Barcelona has many cultural and historic factors that attract a diverse population of tourists to this city every year. It is beautiful and has vibrant arts and entertainment scene, as well as many sophisticated cultural elements. The museums and historic landmarks attract many and keep the natural heritage thriving. In addition, it is located on the Mediterranean coast and has great beaches and a thriving water sports activity center. Tourists staying in 5 star Barcelona hotels have many options to choose from in scheduling their daily agendas.
The climate of the city is also one of its most attractive features. It allows for a pleasant year round atmosphere for residents and a great vacation climate for tourists. Technically, it is a Mediterranean climate with a sub-Mediterranean influence. This means that it is not typical to the standard Mediterranean mild humid winters with warm dry summers. Since it is located on the coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Atlantic west winds often bring with them low humidity and no rain. However its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its elevation means that it is not as dry in the summer as most Mediterranean basin regions.
On average, the rainy seasons are spring and autumn, while the dryer seasons are summer and winter. However, these patterns are unstable and yearly rainfall and temperature ranges can vary greatly. High atmospheric cold weather invasions can create strong storms in the summer, particularly in August. Barcelona and London share an average yearly rainfall, though London is a lot more stable and predictable in its season patterns, while Barcelona can be subject to unexpected torrential storms. These actually add to the exciting and romantic ambiance of the city, and tourists often enjoy the unpredictable, though never intolerable weather occurrences. For those hoping to spend all day on the beach, they should keep in mind that sometimes the month of June is still cold and rainy.
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