🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Nice 🇫🇷

Barcelona, Spain vs Nice, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇫🇷 Nice
Avg annual high21°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year5966
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, June, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇫🇷 Nice

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Nice warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Nice?

Nice is rainier — Barcelona sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Nice?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Nice is best around May, June, October.

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