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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)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals
- Sun hat
- 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
- Power bank
- Sunglasses
- Small towel (if needed for your outings)
Monthly weather and packing notes
July in Barcelona is hot, with warm evenings and plenty of sunshine. Pack breathable tops, light bottoms and comfortable walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen belong in your day bag; add swimwear only if you plan a beach or pool visit.
- Daytime
- 26–30°C
- Evenings
- 19–23°C
- Rain
- Usually limited; showers possible
- Daylight
- Long days; avoid the hottest walking hours
- Packing style
- Breathable clothes + sun protection
Broad planning ranges around typical conditions, not forecast limits or precise statistical intervals. Cold spells, heatwaves and individual days can fall outside them. Daylight changes across the month; check the forecast for your dates.
Outfit ideas for your outings
City walk
- Breathable top
- Light shorts or trousers
- Walking shoes
- Sun hat
Evening out
- Light shirt or dress
- Sandals or walking shoes
- Thin layer if you feel cold indoors
Beach visit
- Swimwear
- Cover-up
- Sandals
- Hat and sunglasses
What to leave behind
- A heavy winter coat: a thin layer is more practical for cool interiors.
- Multiple bulky beach towels: check whether your accommodation provides one.
Reviewed 2026-10-07