Best time to visit Nice, France

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The best time to visit Nice is July

If you’re looking to travel to Nice for your next trip but aren’t sure when to go and when to avoid, this article is all you’ll need. The best time to visit Nice is July due to the excellent all-round weather conditions, and it’s also not during the height of peak travel periods, so it’s not likely to be as busy.

During the warmer months, temperatures in Nice can rise to a maximum of 27℃ (80℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 2℃ (35℉) around January.

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Nice are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Nice usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Nice, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

August

Most daylight

July

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Nice seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Nice as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Nice is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Nice

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Nice for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Nice climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Nice for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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JUL
AUG
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OCT
NOV
DEC

Nice in January

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 11 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Nice in February

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 10 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Nice in March

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 11 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Nice in April

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 15 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Nice in May

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 16 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Nice in June

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 15 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Nice in July

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 15 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Nice in August

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 11 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Nice in September

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 12 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.

Nice in October

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 10 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Nice in November

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 125mm (5") over 13 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Nice in December

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nice in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Nice is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 24℃ (76℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Nice is generally around August. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in August first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Nice is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Nice, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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