Region in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
French Riviera weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to French Riviera
May–June and September–October are warm, sea-swimmable and less crowded. July–August is peak: crowded, expensive, jammed roads. Winters are mild but some seaside venues close.
French Riviera weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°55 mm
- Feb12°53 mm
- Mar14°62 mm
- Apr16°56 mm
- May19°48 mm
- Jun23°29 mm
- Jul26°17 mm
- Aug26°23 mm
- Sep23°46 mm
- Oct20°88 mm
- Nov16°123 mm
- Dec13°81 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C54°F | 10°C50°F | 55 mm | 72% | Cool |
| February | 12°C54°F | 10°C49°F | 53 mm | 72% | Cool |
| March | 14°C57°F | 11°C52°F | 62 mm | 74% | Cool |
| April | 16°C60°F | 13°C56°F | 56 mm | 77% | Cool |
| May | 19°C66°F | 16°C62°F | 48 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C73°F | 20°C69°F | 29 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C78°F | 23°C73°F | 17 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C78°F | 23°C74°F | 23 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C73°F | 21°C69°F | 46 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C67°F | 17°C63°F | 88 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 16°C61°F | 14°C57°F | 123 mm | 73% | Cool |
| December | 13°C56°F | 11°C52°F | 81 mm | 71% | Cool |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit French Riviera?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are warm, sea-swimmable and less crowded. July–August is peak: crowded, expensive, jammed roads. Winters are mild but some seaside venues close.
When is the rainy season in French Riviera?
Rain peaks in November with about 123 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in French Riviera?
August, with average highs of 26°C (78°F).
How cold does French Riviera get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 10°C (49°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Lignes d'Azur
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- Zou! fares (Région Sud)
- Bolt cities in France
- CHU de Nice
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