Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Barcelona | Nice | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F) | 17°C (63°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Barcelona |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 10 days | Barcelona |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 54 mm▲ | 82 mm | Barcelona |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 13 km/h▲ | Nice |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in April. Barcelona offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Nice sees 11 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Nice is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Barcelona is the stronger choice in April.
Barcelona reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Nice averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Barcelona receives approximately 54 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Nice sees 82 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 1 rain day and 28 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 10°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 9°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Barcelona | Nice | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 13°C | 6d | 11°C | 7d |
| Feb | 13°C | 6d | 12°C | 8d |
| Mar | 16°C | 7d | 14°C | 8d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 17°C | 10d |
| May | 21°C | 7d | 20°C | 10d |
| Jun | 25°C | 6d | 24°C | 8d |
| Jul | 27°C | 5d | 27°C | 6d |
| Aug | 28°C | 7d | 27°C | 6d |
| Sep | 24°C | 11d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 21°C | 10d | 19°C | 9d |
| Nov | 16°C | 8d | 15°C | 10d |
| Dec | 13°C | 6d | 12°C | 8d |
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