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Use this as a starting point and choose what suits your plans. Packtricia tailors your list and quantities to your trip length, weather and preferences.
Clothing
- Underwear
- Bras (if worn)
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- T-shirts or lightweight shirts
- Trousers
- Shorts (if suited to your outings)
- Skirt or dress (if worn)
- Hooded waterproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimwear (for planned swimming or spa visits)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Deodorant
- Skincare products
- Sunscreen
- Hairbrush or comb
- Shaving supplies (if used)
- Menstrual products (if needed)
- Contact lens solution (if used)
Essentials
- Passport or accepted travel ID
- Travel tickets and booking confirmations
- Wallet and payment cards
- Phone
- Charging cable and charger
- Travel adapter (if needed)
- Medication (if needed)
- Glasses or contact lenses (if used)
- Refillable water bottle
- Day bag
- Sunglasses
- Compact umbrella
- Rain cover for your day bag
- Small towel (if needed for your outings)
Monthly weather and packing notes
August stays hot, but thunderstorms and wetter spells are possible. Pack quick-drying clothing and compact rain cover alongside your sun hat and sunglasses.
- Daytime
- 26–30°C
- Evenings
- 18–22°C
- Rain
- Showers or thunderstorms possible
- Daylight
- Days shorten as the month progresses
- Packing style
- Breathable clothing + sun and rain protection
Broad planning ranges, rounded to about 2 degrees Celsius either side of the historical mean daily maximum and minimum for August. AEMET lists Barcelona Airport normals for 1981-2010: maximum 28.5°C and minimum 20.2°C. These averages are not forecast limits; individual days and city neighbourhoods vary. Check the forecast for your dates. This older baseline may differ from current conditions.
Outfit ideas for your outings
An August city walk
- Breathable, quick-drying tops
- Lightweight trousers, shorts or skirts suited to your plans
- Broken-in walking shoes with grip
- A small rain cover for your day bag
A wetter sightseeing day
- Breathable, quick-drying tops
- Lightweight trousers, shorts or skirts suited to your plans
- Broken-in walking shoes with grip
- Compact rain jacket or umbrella
A seafront walk
- Comfortable top
- Long trousers or breathable bottoms
- Walking shoes
- Extra layer for a sea breeze
What to leave behind
- A heavy winter coat by default: lighter removable layers are more adaptable; adjust for the forecast.
- Unworn stiff shoes: test your walking footwear before the trip, especially if your plans involve long outdoor days.
Reviewed 2026-10-07