What August feels like in Nice
Late summer arrives in Nice with August. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. There is little difference between day and night: nights stay warm, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. Some humidity hangs in the air, noticeable when the sun is strong.
Rain in Nice in August
Rain turns up now and then — about one day in 6. Wet days average about 4.9 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 9.1 mm per rainy day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in August
On 15 August the sun rises at about 6:34 am and sets around 8:37 pm local time, giving 14 h 3 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 1 h 7 min less daylight than in mid-July. Measured sunshine covers about 90% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How August compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, August comes out as the warmest month in Nice. It is about as warm as July, with 3 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into September. September averages a high of 24.4°C (75.9°F).
Who August suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Beach: a good fit — warm and mostly dry on the coast.
- Hiking: a good fit — mild temperatures for trails.
Tips for visiting Nice in August
Sunglasses
Plenty of sun, so bring sunglasses and a cap.
Quick questions
How warm is Nice in August?
Expect around 27.9°C (82.2°F) in the afternoon and 20.9°C (69.6°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in August?
Only moderately: roughly 5 wet days and 24 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Nice in August?
The numbers point to sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is August or September better for visiting Nice?
August, narrowly: it ranks #2 of 12 among Nice's months, against #3 for the other. September is cooler and has more rainy days.