Nice vs Barcelona

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.

Nice is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Barcelona is also comfortable at 16°C.

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

Nice reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Barcelona averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Nice receives approximately 63 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Barcelona sees 41 mm over 7 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%.