Sagrada Família La Sagrada Família
The Sagrada Família is a minor basilica and expiatory temple located in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, the structure features a blend of Catalan modernism and Gothic Revival styles, utilizing materials including stone, concrete, wood, and glass. Rising to a height of 172 meters, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Spain.
Planning a visit
Barcelona experiences mild weather throughout the year, making any season suitable for a visit. Summer months like July and August reach average highs of 26 °C, while winter months such as January are cooler with average highs of 12 °C and lows of 6 °C. Rainfall is distributed across the year, with October recording the highest precipitation at 91 mm over about 9 days.
The site is located 14 km from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport and 506 km from Madrid. Visitors can combine the visit with nearby attractions such as the Hospital de Sant Pau (1 km), Torre Glòries (1.3 km), Casa Batlló (1.6 km), Palau de la Música Catalana (1.8 km), or Casa Vicens (2 km). Opening hours vary by season: from November to February, the site is open Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00. From March to October, closing times extend to 19:00 or 20:00 depending on the day. The site is open on specific holidays from 09:00 to 14:00, though it is closed on other public holidays. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 91 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 43 | 44 | 51 | 57 | 36 | 23 | 54 | 78 | 91 | 65 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
