Nice vs Barcelona

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

Nice sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Barcelona is also comfortable at 21°C.

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

Nice reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Barcelona averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Nice receives approximately 111 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Barcelona sees 92 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Nice the drier option by 1 rain day and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.