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Barcelona in November 2025

Barcelona in November means shorter lines, heartier menus, and crisp park walks under golden leaves. With tourist crowds at a low, it's the perfect time to explore Gaudí's masterpieces at your pace or enjoy long museum afternoons. Rain may roll in, but there's shelter in every bar and gallery. Pro tip: Top sites rarely sell out, but popular concerts and festivals like MIRA can.

Barcelona in November 2025 at a glance

🌦️ Weather

  • Mild days around 18°C / 64°F, cool nights near 9°C / 48°F

☀️ Daylight

10 h; sunrise ~7:30 am, sunset ~5:30 pm

🎉 Key events

All Saints Day (Nov 1), MIRA Festival (early Nov)

👥 Crowds

Low; fewer tourists, except near Nov 1 holiday

🧳 What to pack

Coat, sweater, umbrella, comfy shoes for cobbled streets

🍴 Seasonal treats

Bolets (wild mushrooms), vi novell (new wine), panellets (nutty marzipan sweets)

How November compares

CategoryOctoberNovemberDecember

Weather

Cooler, some rain, ~22 °C highs

Mild & damp, ~18 °C highs

Chilly but festive, ~15 °C highs

Crowds & vibe

Shoulder season calm

Low season; cozy, uncrowded

Medium; festive & busier late month

Key events

48h Open House, Jazz Fest

MIRA Festival, All Saints Day

Xmas lights, Fira de Santa Llúcia

Best for

City walkers, architecture buffs

Foodies, museum lovers, budget travelers

Holiday markets, winter lights

Book early?

For big events only

MIRA tickets & top tables

Hotels from mid-Dec onward

Transport notes

Normal service, watch for rain

No disruptions; quieter metro

Slight holiday tweaks late month

Budget

Moderate, with deals

Low; excellent value

Low → high by month’s end

Top things to do in Barcelona in November

Take your time at the Sagrada Família

  • When: Any dry day
  • Tags: Tour, Cultural experience

Without summer crowds, November lets you really linger inside Gaudí’s basilica. The morning light through the stained glass is glorious. Book tickets for mid-morning to avoid both tour groups and evening shadows.

Recommended experiences:

  • Sagrada Familia Fast-Track Tickets
  • Sagrada Familia Fast-Track Guided Tour with Towers Access
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Wander Ciutadella Park in autumn

  • When: Throughout November
  • Tags: Outdoors, Family-friendly

Leaves turn golden and the air is crisp. Walk the paths, rent a rowboat, or just sip coffee by the fountain. Fewer picnics, more tranquility.

Taste wild mushroom dishes

  • When: All month
  • Tags: Seasonal, Foodie

It’s bolets season! Menus across town feature chanterelles and trumpets in pastas, risottos, and egg dishes. Pair with a young Catalan red.

Browse the Picasso Museum without the lines

  • When: Weekdays best
  • Tags: Tour, Cultural experience

One of Barcelona’s top museums, now blissfully empty. Go Tuesday or Thursday around 11 am. First Sundays of the month = free entry (arrive early).

Recommended experiences:

  • Picasso Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
  • Bohemian Barcelona Walking Tour & Picasso Museum Guided Tour
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Catch audiovisual art at MIRA Festival

  • When: Early Nov (dates TBC)
  • Tags: Festival, Adventure

Barcelona’s edgy digital arts fest blends music, projection mapping, and immersive tech. Go in the evening for full visuals. Tickets go fast.

Eat chestnuts and panellets

  • When: Around Nov 1
  • Tags: Seasonal, Cultural experience

For All Saints, try panellets (sweet almond pastries) and roasted chestnuts sold at curbside stalls. Warm and nostalgic.

Ride the Montjuïc cable car

  • When: Clear days, midweek
  • Tags: Tour, Explorer

Panoramic views of sea and city, plus less wait than summer. From the top, stroll Montjuïc Castle or descend through gardens.

Recommended experiences:

  • Montjuïc Cable Car Roundtrip Tickets
  • Poble Espanyol Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Linger in a jazz bar

  • When: Most nights
  • Tags: Cultural experience, Nightlife

November is prime jazz season. Try Jamboree (Plaça Reial) or Milano Cocktail Bar. Cozy up with a glass of vermut and live tunes.

Offbeat experiences in November

Explore the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site

Once a hospital, now a glowing architectural wonder with fewer tourists in colder months.
📍 Where: Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167

Sip new wine at a vi novell tasting

Catalan winemakers release young reds in November. Some wine bars host launch nights with snacks and music.
📍 Where: Bar Salvatge, Gràcia

Take a photo walk in Poblenou

Street art meets industrial charm. Great light for photography in autumn.
📍 Where: Around Carrer de Pere IV

Visit the Museu de la Música

Little-known gem with historic instruments, including playable ones. Quiet and indoors for rainy days.
📍 Where: L'Auditori, Carrer de Lepant, 150

Get lost in the Bunkers del Carmel

Panoramic hilltop views without summer crowds. Bring a jacket and arrive by sunset.
📍 Where: Carrer de Marià Laverns

Try flamenco in a tablao

November’s chill makes the intimate energy inside a flamenco venue even more electric.

📍 Where: Los Tarantos, Plaça Reial

Festivals and events in Barcelona this November 2025

MIRA Digital Arts Festival

  • Dates: 7–9 Nov 2025 [TBC]
  • Event type: Cultural Festival
  • Location: Fabra i Coats, Sant Andreu
  • What to expect: Live AV performances, 360° domes, and immersive art fill this cutting-edge digital fest. Buy tickets early—last year sold out fast.

All Saints Day

  • Dates: 1 Nov 2025
  • Event type: Cultural Festival
  • Location: Citywide, especially cemeteries and bakeries
  • Wha to epxect: A family-focused public holiday marked with cemetery visits and seasonal sweets like panellets. Expect closures and curbside chestnut vendors.

Smart City Expo World Congress

  • Dates: 5–7 Nov 2025
  • Event type: Conference / Exhibition
  • Location: Fira Gran Via
  • What to expect: This global summit on sustainable urban innovation draws civic leaders, startups, and researchers. Hotels fill up around the venue.

In-Edit International Music Documentary Festival

  • Dates: 23 Oct–3 Nov 2025
  • Event type: Film Festival
  • Location: Aribau Multicines, Eixample
  • What to expect: A niche treat for music nerds—catch rare and indie documentaries about legendary bands and subcultures. English subtitles on many films.

Barcelona Jazz Festival (autumn series)

  • Dates: Oct–Dec 2025 [TBC]
  • Event type: Concert Series
  • Location: Venues across city
  • Ongoing in November—catch top jazz names in iconic spaces like Palau de la Música. Great indoor plan for rainy evenings

Highlights for different traveller types

Foodies

Wild mushrooms are on every menu in November, from risottos to fried egg tapas. Visit a vi novell release night for tastings. Save room for panellets—nutty sweets sold around All Saints Day.

Culture vultures

Low crowds mean you can savor the Picasso Museum or Gaudí houses with breathing room. Explore Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site or catch a jazz set in a historic venue.

Value hunters

Hotel deals are excellent, especially after Nov 3. Attractions are quieter and less timed. Public transit moves smoothly. Even top tapas bars often have tables free at lunch.

Solo wanderers

Barcelona’s compact layout and safe vibe suit solo trips. Photograph Poblenou’s street art, sip vermut in a cozy bar, or take a slow stroll through Ciutadella Park with your camera.

Couples

Crisp air and candlelit jazz make November great for romantic breaks. Ride the Montjuïc cable car at dusk, share panellets, and enjoy wine bars without the August chaos.

Your perfect 3-day Barcelona in November itinerary

Tuk tuk driving past La Pedrera (Casa Mila) in Barcelona.
  • Morning: Tour the Sagrada Família before the tour buses arrive. Early light through stained glass is stunning.
  • Breakfast: Try pa amb tomàquet and cortado at Forn Baluard.
  • Midday: Stroll Passeig de Gràcia for Gaudí facades and high-end window shopping.
  • Lunch: Sit down at El Nacional for local flavors under one elegant roof.
  • Afternoon: Visit Casa Milà or Casa Batlló—shorter queues this time of year.
  • Evening: Sip vermut and tapas at Quimet & Quimet; catch live jazz nearby.
Picasso Museum entrance with tour guide and decorative lights in Barcelona courtyard.
  • Morning: Wander Ciutadella Park. Golden leaves and quiet paths are peak November.
  • Breakfast: Grab pastries and espresso at Hofmann Patisserie.
  • Midday: Browse the Picasso Museum (no line if it’s a weekday).
  • Lunch: Sample bolets risotto at La Pubilla in Gràcia.
  • Afternoon: Ride the Montjuïc cable car for views and crisp air.
  • Evening: Try flamenco at Los Tarantos; warm up with mulled wine after.
Jazz band performing on stage with colorful lights and smoke effects.
  • Morning: Explore Mercat de Sant Antoni—less touristy than Boqueria, perfect for souvenirs.
  • Breakfast: Local fare at Federal Café (Sant Antoni).
  • Midday: Head to Poblenou for murals and warehouses. Stop for photos.
  • Lunch: Seasonal set menu at Palo Verde.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Museu de la Música or relax in your favorite cafe.
  • Evening: Attend a MIRA Festival show or one of the jazz performances at Palau de la Música.

Best day trips from Barcelona in November

Montserrat

🚌 Travel time: ~1 h by train + cable car

Cool air and few crowds make November perfect for visiting Montserrat’s monastery and hiking trails. The light is crisp for photography, and the boys' choir often performs midday.

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Sitges

🚌 Travel time: ~45 min by train

Charming coastal town with boutique shops and sea views. It’s quieter in November but ideal for lunch on the promenade and Art Deco architecture walks.

Vic

🚌 Travel time: ~75 min by train

Known for its medieval center and cold cuts. November brings a seasonal market vibe, and it’s mushroom season in the nearby forests.

Colònia Güell

🚌 Travel time: ~25 min by train

See Gaudí’s lesser-known crypt in a preserved workers' village. Less touristy than his Barcelona works, and beautifully quiet in off-season.

Go shopping in Barcelona in November

Tourist browsing colorful street market in Mexico.

Stalls begin to pop up selling nativity scenes, crafts, and holiday decor. Not fully open until December, but the setup buzz begins.

Women shopping with bags in a modern mall.

Luxury labels and flagship stores wrapped in early holiday decor. Great for browsing gifts and admiring architecture at once.

Person shopping on a vibrant street in Tokyo, Japan, holding multiple shopping bags.

A locals’ market for food, books, and clothes. Sunday stalls add vintage comics and prints. Less touristy than Boqueria.

Two women shopping in a city, holding bags and taking a selfie.
  • When: One weekend per month (check November dates)
  • Where: Poblenou

Hip open-air design fair with food trucks, indie crafts, and live music. Perfect for creative souvenirs and a lunch stop.

Pro tips for visiting Barcelona in November

  1. Bring a compact umbrella. Rain showers are common but short—easy to duck into a bar or museum until they pass.

  2. Buy tickets for MIRA Festival in advance. It’s small but globally known in the digital arts scene.

  3. First Sunday of the month = free museum entries. Arrive before 10:30 am to avoid queues.

  4. All Saints Day (Nov 1) is a public holiday—many shops and attractions close or have limited hours.

  5. Sunset is around 5:30 pm, so start outdoor plans early and save museums or bars for evening.

  6. Dress in layers. Mornings are cold, but it can hit 18 °C / 64 °F midday.

  7. Take advantage of quieter transit. Metro and buses are rarely full outside of rush hours.

  8. Tapas bars fill earlier in cooler weather. Aim for 7:30 pm for a seat, especially weekends.

  9. Skip the beach but visit the promenade—November's sea breeze is refreshing for a bundled-up stroll.

  10. Stay central. With short daylight, being near Ciutat Vella or Eixample saves time getting around.

Frequently asked questions about visiting Barcelona in November

Yes, it’s a calm, budget-friendly month with cool weather, minimal crowds, and seasonal treats like mushrooms and new wine.