Rome vs Barcelona

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.

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

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

Rome reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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 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.

Rome receives approximately 116 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Barcelona sees 92 mm over 10 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%.