Barcelona vs Nice

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in March. Barcelona offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Nice sees 10 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Nice is cooler at 14°C.

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

Barcelona reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Nice averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 7°C (45°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 March.

Barcelona receives approximately 41 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Nice sees 63 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 1 rain day and 22 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.