Barcelona vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in January. Barcelona offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Rome sees 7 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 January. 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 January. 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 January.

Barcelona receives approximately 41 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Rome sees 63 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 3 rain days and 22 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.