plaça del Diamant Square
Public square in Barcelona's Gràcia district
A Barcelona square tied to Mercè Rodoreda's novel La plaça del Diamant. Tourists linger at cafés, pursue literary references and wander the surrounding Gràcia streets.
plaça del Diamant at a Glance#
Address: Plaça del Diamant, Barcelona (El Guinardó/Gràcia area), Catalonia, Spain
Website: https://www.barcelona.cat/
Hours: Open access
Admission: Free (public plaza)
How to Get to plaça del Diamant#
Reachable by Barcelona metro (nearby stations depend on exact route - stations such as Alfons X or Joanic may be within walking distance) and by several bus lines. The square is best explored on foot once in the neighborhood.
Tips for Visiting plaça del Diamant#
- Read Mercè Rodoreda's novel 'La plaça del Diamant' before visiting to add literary context to the square.
- Visit the small shops and cafés on the plaza's edges for authentic neighbourhood food.
- Avoid rush hour along nearby streets if coming by car; this area is best explored on foot.
Best Time to Visit plaça del Diamant#
Best visited in spring and autumn for comfortable weather and to avoid summer crowds; literary fans often plan visits year-round.
Weather & Climate near plaça del Diamant#
plaça del Diamant's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (645 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 27 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
