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Anyone travelled to Barcelona in August - was it too hot?

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whatagreatname · 30/09/2013 14:35

Hoping to book for next year either in May or August, travelling with children and wondering if it is too unbearably hot in August or a good time to go? Any advice welcome

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Coolmama · 30/09/2013 15:22

Barcelona is a wonderful city, but August can be hot and also humid, which doesn't suit everyone. - you could just decamp to the beach, of course!! May would be a much better time of the year to travel, especially with kids.

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whatagreatname · 30/09/2013 17:47

Thanks for the reply, we are planning some beach time as well as a bit of sightseeing - DCs are 9 & 12 so probably won't mind the heat but May sounds a better option.

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ihatethecold · 30/09/2013 21:27

I went this year at the end of July.
The temp was mid 30's
Great on the beach and hotel pool but the tourist bus nearly finished me off

tribpot · 30/09/2013 21:29

May every time.

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whatagreatname · 30/09/2013 22:16

Thanks everyone

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fussychica · 02/10/2013 17:08

Used to live in Spain - August is not a good month to visit. Apart from the heat it's when most Spaniards decamp to the beach/country residence. Sept - June great. Fab city. Take sensible safety precautions. Enjoy.

KatieScarlett2833 · 02/10/2013 17:33

I was there in July and it was hot hot hot. But fabulous all the same.

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