Nice weather in April (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Nice in April? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During April, Nice usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Nice in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nice climate page with graphs.

 

Nice, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Monaco, France (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in France in April

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nice, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nice.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.