Barcelona vs Nice

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Nice edges ahead as the better destination in August. Nice offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Barcelona sees 12 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Nice is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Nice is the stronger choice in August. Nice receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Barcelona reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Nice averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 August.

Barcelona receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during August. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Nice sees 27 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Nice the drier option by 1 rain day and 13 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.