Barcelona vs Amsterdam

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 Amsterdam sees 6 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Amsterdam is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Barcelona is the stronger choice in October. Barcelona receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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.

Amsterdam averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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.

Amsterdam sees 70 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 3 rain days and 22 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.