Best time to visit Nice
The best months to visit Nice are June, September and July, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
June, September and July score best for Nice weather:
- June25° / 18°CJune turns beach-friendly, with long evenings around Port Lympia and Castle Hill viewpoints.
- July28° / 21°CJuly is hot and very dry, so reserve beach shade and carry water on Mont Boron walks.
- September25° / 18°CSeptember stays warm but storm risk returns, so watch forecasts before coastal hikes or boat plans.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Nice weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | 70 | 6 | 9h | 15° |
| February | 14° | 6° | 45 | 5 | 10h | 14° |
| March | 15° | 8° | 40 | 5 | 12h | 14° |
| April | 17° | 11° | 70 | 7 | 13h | 16° |
| May | 21° | 15° | 45 | 5 | 15h | 19° |
| JuneBest weather | 25° | 18° | 35 | 4 | 15h | 25° |
| JulyBest weather | 28° | 21° | 10 | 2 | 15h | 26° |
| August | 28° | 21° | 20 | 2 | 14h | 27° |
| SeptemberBest weather | 25° | 18° | 72 | 5 | 12h | 25° |
| October | 21° | 14° | 135 | 7 | 11h | 21° |
| November | 17° | 10° | 105 | 7 | 9h | 18° |
| December | 14° | 7° | 95 | 6 | 9h | 16° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Nice month by month
January
Nice in January: 13.3°C high, 5.8°C low, 70mm rain over 6 days, 9.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Nice in February: 13.5°C high, 6.1°C low, 45mm rain over 5 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Nice in March: 15.4°C high, 8.3°C low, 40mm rain over 5 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Nice in April: 17.4°C high, 10.8°C low, 70mm rain over 7 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Nice in May: 21°C high, 14.6°C low, 45mm rain over 5 days, 14.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Nice in June: 24.7°C high, 18.2°C low, 35mm rain over 4 days, 15.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JulyBest weather
Nice in July: 27.5°C high, 20.8°C low, 10mm rain over 2 days, 15h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
August
Nice in August: 27.9°C high, 21.1°C low, 20mm rain over 2 days, 13.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
SeptemberBest weather
Nice in September: 24.8°C high, 17.7°C low, 72mm rain over 5 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Nice in October: 21°C high, 14°C low, 135mm rain over 7 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Nice in November: 17°C high, 9.7°C low, 105mm rain over 7 days, 9.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Nice in December: 14.1°C high, 6.6°C low, 95mm rain over 6 days, 8.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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