What July feels like in Nice
In Nice, July brings mid-summer. Days are warm enough for short sleeves, and time outdoors is easy. 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 July
Rain turns up now and then — about one day in 6. Each rainy day adds about 4.2 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 9.1 mm per rainy day. July is Nice's driest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in July
On 15 July the sun rises at about 6:02 am and sets around 9:11 pm local time, giving 15 h 9 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 16 min less daylight than in mid-June. Measured sunshine covers about 93% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How July compares to the rest of the year
July is the warmest month of the year in Nice. Against June, the average high is 3°C (5.4°F) higher, with 24 mm less rain. Temperatures keep climbing into August. By August, typical highs are 27.9°C (82.2°F).
Who July 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 July
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Nice in July?
It feels warm: typical highs are 27.9°C (82.2°F), with lows near 20.9°C (69.6°F).
Does it rain a lot in Nice in July?
Only moderately: roughly 5 wet days and 21 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Nice in July?
Pack sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is July or August better for visiting Nice?
July scores better on our climate ranking (#1 of 12 vs #2), rated Great against Great.