Barcelona vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in October. Barcelona offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Rome sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

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

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

Barcelona reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Rome averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 13°C (55°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 October.

Barcelona receives approximately 92 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 116 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 1 rain day and 24 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.