Barcelona vs Amsterdam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in September. Barcelona offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Amsterdam sees 8 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Amsterdam is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Barcelona is the stronger choice in September. Barcelona receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Barcelona reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Amsterdam averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. There is a notable 6°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 September.

Barcelona receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Amsterdam sees 70 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.