Barcelona vs Nice

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in May. Barcelona offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Nice sees 12 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Nice is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Barcelona is the stronger choice in May.

Barcelona reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Nice averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 May.

Barcelona receives approximately 46 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Nice sees 64 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 3 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.