Barcelona vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in February. Barcelona offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Rome sees 8 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Barcelona is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is cooler at 12°C.

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

Barcelona reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Rome averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 4°C (39°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 February.

Barcelona receives approximately 35 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Rome sees 72 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 3 rain days and 37 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.