Average Monthly Sunshine in Nice

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nice receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Nice. Expect long, bright days with 328 hours in July and darker periods with just 137 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nice, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours.

Nice’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Nice enjoys an average of 2580 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Nice’s wettest month, receives 32 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Nice Precipitation page.