City in French Riviera, France
Nice weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nice
May–June and September–October have warm sea and fewer crowds. July–August is hot, packed and expensive; winters are mild with some rain.
Nice 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°C61°F | 13°C56°F | 56 mm | 77% | Cool |
| May | 19°C66°F | 17°C62°F | 48 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C73°F | 21°C69°F | 29 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C78°F | 23°C74°F | 17 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C79°F | 24°C74°F | 23 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C74°F | 21°C69°F | 46 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C67°F | 18°C64°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 Nice?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October have warm sea and fewer crowds. July–August is hot, packed and expensive; winters are mild with some rain.
When is the rainy season in Nice?
Rain peaks in November with about 123 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Nice?
August, with average highs of 26°C (79°F).
How cold does Nice 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 (tram and bus)
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
- Nice tourist office
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.