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With daytime temperatures of 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows of 6°C (43°F), December in Nice brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 86 mm (3.4 in) falls on average.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nice. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Nice typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 13°C (55°F). Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 7°C (45°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Nice spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Nice between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in December, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. With water temperatures around 15°C (59°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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