Rome 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 Rome sees 10 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Barcelona is also comfortable at 16°C.

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

Rome reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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 two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Rome receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 9 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 2 rain days and 34 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.