Nice vs Barcelona

Nice and Barcelona are closely matched in July. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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

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

Nice reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Barcelona averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 20°C (68°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 July.

Nice receives approximately 26 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during July. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Barcelona sees 24 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.