Nice Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Nice has a Mediterranean climate with mild, somewhat wetter winters and a pleasant summer full of sunshine. The best time to visit Nice is the period from mid-April to the end of September. Especially in spring, when in the northern part of Europe the number of sunny days are still quite scarce, the sun often shines in abundance in the south of France. Really pleasant temperatures of 20°C (68°F) and higher are already regularly reached in April, but from mid-May this is the case almost every day.
From June to mid-September it is summer in Nice, think of afternoon temperatures of 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F). September is often pleasant, but can have unstable days, especially in the second half of the month. October is the transition month to the cooler season. The chance of good beach weather decreases considerably in October compared to the late summer month of September.
Monthly Temperature in Nice
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Nice. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August to a chilly 12°C (54°F) in the coolest month, February.
Nights vary from 20°C (68°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Nice
Generally, Nice has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 885 mm (35 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Nice shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 137 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nice Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Nice
For those who appreciate different seasons, Nice serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Nice
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C (55°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Nice by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nice.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 78%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Nice
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in May, June, July, August and September to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Nice 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Nice
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October, Nice enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (67°F) to 27°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 28 mm (1.1 in) in July to 117 mm (4.6 in) in October. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
