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When is the best time to visit Nice?
In general the best time to visit Nice is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in August and it has 16 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Nice in different months
This is the average weather in Nice for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 17 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +26°C.
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during September.
Climate in Nice
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nice for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +32°C | +34°C | +36°C | +36°C | +32°C | +29°C | +24°C | +19°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +12°C | +14°C | +16°C | +20°C | +23°C | +26°C | +27°C | +24°C | +20°C | +16°C | +13°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -3°C | -4°C | -3°C | +4°C | +8°C | +11°C | +16°C | +16°C | +11°C | +6°C | +3°C | +1°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +14°C | +14°C | +16°C | +22°C | +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +24°C | +22°C | +20°C | +18°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 65 | 65 | 66 | 70 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 69 | 65 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 64 | 52 | 54 | 68 | 47 | 32 | 12 | 23 | 58 | 105 | 108 | 77 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nice during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nice is August with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Nice during the whole year:
Nice achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +24°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +13°C in average.
When can you swim in Nice?
You can swim in Nice from June to September:
- In June - September the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Nice looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nice is May with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 65%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nice during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 17 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 11 rainy days and 108 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Nice during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nice:
What is the hottest month in Nice?
The hottest month in Nice is August with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Nice?
The coldest month in Nice is January with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Nice worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Nice in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +27°C and 16 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Nice?
if you're looking to visit Nice when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, October, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 12 mm of rain.
Other cities in France
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Monthly weather in Nice
Source of the data
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, 2023.
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.