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

How's the weather trend in Nice as February approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of February in Nice typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. February ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 12°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Nice in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 159 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Nice. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 159 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

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

Where to go in France in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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