Best Time to Visit
🇫🇷 Nice, France · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
11°
5°
Good
Feb
12°
5°
Great
Mar
14°
7°
Great
Apr
17°
9°
Great
May
20°
13°
Great
Jun
24°
17°
Great
Jul
27°
20°
Great
Aug
27°
21°
Great
Sep
23°
17°
Great
Oct
19°
14°
Great
Nov
15°
9°
Good
Dec
12°
6°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 5°C | 7 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 12°C | 5°C | 8 | 9h | 65% | 1 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 14°C | 7°C | 8 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 20°C | 13°C | 10 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 24°C | 17°C | 8 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 27°C | 20°C | 6 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 27°C | 21°C | 6 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 23°C | 17°C | 8 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 19°C | 14°C | 9 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 15°C | 9°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 12°C | 6°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 17°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
The least favorable time to visit Nice is January and November. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
November
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
December
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Nice during the best travel months (June, July, August), when temperatures range from 19°C to 26°C:
Nice has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is August with highs of 27°C, while the coldest month is January at just 11°C. Annual rainfall averages 838mm across approximately 98 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Low °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 66 | 60 | 63 | 82 | 64 | 48 | 26 | 27 | 74 | 111 | 134 | 83 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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