Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 14°
nights 5 to 6°
- 6 rainy days · 65 mm
- 7.6 h of sun
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Nice?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul29°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec14°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Nice, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 5° | 7.4 h | 53 mm | 5 d | 15° | |
| February | 14° | 6° | 8.2 h | 62 mm | 5 d | 14° | |
| March | 15° | 8° | 9.6 h | 75 mm | 7 d | 14° | |
| April | 18° | 10° | 11 h | 47 mm | 8 d | 16° | |
| May | 21° | 14° | 12 h | 71 mm | 9 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 18° | 13.7 h | 53 mm | 7 d | 23° | ✓ |
| July | 29° | 21° | 14.2 h | 10 mm | 2 d | 26° | |
| August | 29° | 22° | 12.7 h | 24 mm | 4 d | 27° | |
| September | 26° | 18° | 10.9 h | 58 mm | 5 d | 24° | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 14° | 8.6 h | 135 mm | 9 d | 21° | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 10° | 7.5 h | 65 mm | 8 d | 18° | |
| December | 14° | 6° | 7.3 h | 79 mm | 7 d | 16° |
The four seasons in Nice, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Place Masséna) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 21°
nights 8 to 14°
- 8 rainy days · 64 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
- sea 16°
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 29°
nights 18 to 22°
- 4 rainy days · 29 mm
- 13.5 h of sun
- sea 25°
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 26°
nights 10 to 18°
- 7 rainy days · 86 mm
- 9 h of sun
- sea 21°
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Nice, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h26 of daylight, in December 8h56, a difference of 6h29.
9h16Jan
10h25Feb
11h48Mar
13h22Apr
14h42May
15h26Jun
15h08Jul
13h58Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h35Nov
8h56Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Place Masséna" (43.70°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Nice, month by month
What to see and do
EventsNice CarnivalFebruaryNice Jazz FestivalJulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Nice, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- FebruaryNice Carnival big crowds
For two weeks in February, floats parade on Place Masséna and the flower battles take place along the seafront.
- JulyNice Jazz Festival
In July, concerts are held on several evenings in a row on Place Masséna and in the Jardin Albert Ier.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°5° at night
- 53 mm · 5 d
- 7.4 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°6° at night
- 62 mm · 5 d
- 8.2 h
- sea 14°
Busy, without the crush
March
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 75 mm · 7 d
- 9.6 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°10° at night
- 47 mm · 8 d
- 11 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°14° at night
- 71 mm · 9 d
- 12 h
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°18° at night
- 53 mm · 7 d
- 13.7 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair29°21° at night
- 10 mm · 2 d
- 14.2 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°22° at night
- 24 mm · 4 d
- 12.7 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended26°18° at night
- 58 mm · 5 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°14° at night
- 135 mm · 9 d
- 8.6 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°10° at night
- 65 mm · 8 d
- 7.5 h
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended14°6° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
- 7.3 h
- sea 16°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 5 days. Expect 7.4 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 62 mm over 5 days. Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Rain stays light: 75 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 29 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (10 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 14.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 24 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 58 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (135 mm). Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. Expect 7.3 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nice?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 26 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Place Masséna).
Which month should you avoid in Nice?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 79 mm over 7 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Place Masséna).
What is the hottest month in Nice?
July, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Place Masséna).
What is the coldest month in Nice?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Place Masséna).
What is the driest month in Nice?
July: 10 mm over 2 days of rain, against 135 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Nice?
July, with 14.2 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Nice?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September (warmest 27 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Place Masséna).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Nice?
July, August: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Place Masséna).
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