Yearly weather and climate in Nice, France
The yearly weather in Nice runs from around 5°C in January to 29°C in August. July is the driest month at 2 rainy days; May the wettest at 9. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 14.3 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 7 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Oct (135mm over 9 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 7°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Nice, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 1355°541°5Jan
- 1458°644°5Feb
- 1560°846°7Mar
- 1864°1050°8Apr
- 2171°1458°9May
- 2578°1865°7Jun
- 2983°2170°2Jul
- 2985°2271°4Aug
- 2678°1865°5Sep
- 2170°1457°9Oct
- 1763°1049°8Nov
- 1456°643°7Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jul is typically driest at 2 days (10mm); May the wettest at 9 days (71mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 5°C | 5 | 53mm |
| Feb | 14°C | 6°C | 5 | 62mm |
| Mar | 15°C | 8°C | 7 | 75mm |
| Apr | 18°C | 10°C | 8 | 47mm |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 9 | 71mm |
| Jun | 25°C | 18°C | 7 | 53mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 21°C | 2 | 10mm |
| Aug | 29°C | 22°C | 4 | 24mm |
| Sep | 26°C | 18°C | 5 | 58mm |
| Oct | 21°C | 14°C | 9 | 135mm |
| Nov | 17°C | 10°C | 8 | 65mm |
| Dec | 14°C | 6°C | 7 | 79mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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