Are you considering a trip to Nice in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nice has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Nice in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nice for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +24°C.
Is Nice warm or cold in May?
Nice is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +15°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Nice:
Climate in Nice in May
Nice weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+20°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
+8°C
+11°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+32°C
+34°C
Rainfall
68 mm
47 mm
31 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
71%
71%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
10
11
14
Cloudy days
14
16
13
Rainy days
6
4
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +20°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 47 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 71%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 10 to 11.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Nice in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Nice is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 17 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nice wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Nice?
This is the weather in Nice in May 2023:
1 May
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+21°C
2 May
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+20°C
3 May
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+20°C
4 May
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+21°C
5 May
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+19°C
6 May
🌧️
+19°C
7 May
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+21°C
8 May
🌧️
+22°C
9 May
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+24°C
10 May
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+24°C
11 May
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+23°C
12 May
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+23°C
13 May
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+22°C
14 May
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+22°C
15 May
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+23°C
16 May
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+23°C
17 May
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+24°C
18 May
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+25°C
19 May
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+26°C
20 May
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+25°C
21 May
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+25°C
22 May
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+24°C
23 May
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+25°C
24 May
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+25°C
25 May
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+26°C
26 May
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+27°C
27 May
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+32°C
28 May
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+29°C
29 May
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+24°C
30 May
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+23°C
31 May
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+24°C
In May 2023 Nice had 18 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 89% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Nice climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Nice in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+18°C) and the highest in 2022 (+27°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 248 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nice in May:
Is May a good time to visit Nice?
May is a really good time to go to Nice. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nice.
Can you sunbathe in Nice in May?
May has mild temperatures in Nice. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Nice rainy in May?
Nice is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Nice in May?
The amount of sunny days in Nice during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nice, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.