Nice vs Barcelona

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in December. Barcelona offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Nice sees 7 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Nice is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Barcelona is cooler at 13°C.

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

Nice reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Barcelona averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 6°C (43°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 December.

Nice receives approximately 83 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Barcelona sees 42 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 2 rain days and 41 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.