France · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Nice are May, June and July, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Nice sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in January (around 13°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 791mm — November is typically the wettest month (~138mm) and July the driest (~14mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 349 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 6°C | 74mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 14° / 6°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 15° / 8°C | 51mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 11°C | 69mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 15°C | 40mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 18°C | 36mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 28° / 21°C | 14mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 28° / 21°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 18°C | 81mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 21° / 14°C | 128mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 17° / 10°C | 138mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 14° / 7°C | 90mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Nice is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 156 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Nice is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 166 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Nice is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 217 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Nice is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 229 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Nice is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 270 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Nice is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 309 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Nice is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 14mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 349 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Nice is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 323 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Nice is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 249 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Nice is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 191 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Nice is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 138mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 151 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Nice is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 90mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 145 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings