Best Time to Visit Nice
France · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Nice?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Nice?
- August is typically the hottest month in Nice, with average daytime highs around 28°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Nice?
- November is usually the wettest month, with around 138mm of precipitation.