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

How is the weather in Nice in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Nice the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Nice in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

With around 251 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Nice. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nice, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 251 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
* Data from: Monaco, France (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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

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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 Nice in May?

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 18°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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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