What March feels like in Nice
For Nice, March is early spring on the calendar. Days are on the cool side, the kind of weather that suits brisk sightseeing. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cool and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Damp air makes the cold feel rawer than the numbers alone suggest.
Rain in Nice in March
Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 4. Rainy days are intense, averaging about 10.3 mm (0.4 in) — downpours rather than drizzle. That is close to Nice's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 9.1 mm).
Daylight and sunshine in March
On 15 March the sun rises at about 6:45 am and sets around 6:36 pm local time, giving 11 h 51 min of daylight. The days are stretching out — 1 h 23 min more daylight than mid-February. The sun is out for roughly 80% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.
How March compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, March comes out as the 4th coolest month in Nice. Afternoons run 2.3°C (4.1°F) warmer than in February, with 11 mm more rain. April continues the upward trend. The next month's average high: 17.5°C (63.5°F).
Who March suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
- Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
- Hiking: less ideal — trails are cool.
Tips for visiting Nice in March
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Light Jacket
Bring a sweater or light coat for cool afternoons.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Nice in March?
Afternoons average 14.8°C (58.6°F) and nights about 7.2°C (45°F) — cool by most people's standards. It is the 4th coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in March?
Yes, fairly — rain falls about one day in 4 and totals about 82 mm, so an umbrella is worth carrying.
What should I wear in Nice in March?
The numbers point to rain protection, a light jacket and sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is March or April better for visiting Nice?
March scores better on our climate ranking (#7 of 12 vs #10), rated Good against Good. April is warmer and has more rainy days.