Nice Weather by Month
Twelve months of Nice, France weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Nice's warmest month is July (average high 27.9°C (82.2°F)) and the coolest is January (11.9°C (53.4°F)). The most rain falls in November (about 139 mm), and July is the driest (about 21 mm). July is the sunniest, with about 14.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Nice
Ranked within Nice's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Nice month by month
January
FairHigh 11.9°C (53.4°F)
Low 5.2°C (41.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 73 mm (2.9 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h sunshine / day
February
GoodHigh 12.5°C (54.5°F)
Low 5.2°C (41.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 71 mm (2.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h sunshine / day
March
GoodHigh 14.8°C (58.6°F)
Low 7.2°C (45°F)
- Rainfall
- 82 mm (3.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h sunshine / day
April
GoodHigh 17.5°C (63.5°F)
Low 10.1°C (50.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 76 mm (3 in)
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h sunshine / day
May
GreatHigh 20.8°C (69.4°F)
Low 13.6°C (56.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 64 mm (2.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h sunshine / day
June
GreatHigh 24.9°C (76.8°F)
Low 18°C (64.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 45 mm (1.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13.8 h sunshine / day
July
GreatHigh 27.9°C (82.2°F)
Low 20.9°C (69.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 21 mm (0.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 5 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 14.1 h sunshine / day
August
GreatHigh 27.9°C (82.2°F)
Low 20.9°C (69.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 24 mm (1 in)
- Rainy days
- 5 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h sunshine / day
September
GreatHigh 24.4°C (75.9°F)
Low 17.7°C (63.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 52 mm (2.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h sunshine / day
October
GreatHigh 20.4°C (68.7°F)
Low 14.1°C (57.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 105 mm (4.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h sunshine / day
November
GoodHigh 15.9°C (60.6°F)
Low 9.5°C (49.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 139 mm (5.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 7.4 h sunshine / day
December
GoodHigh 12.9°C (55.2°F)
Low 6.3°C (43.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 93 mm (3.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 7 h sunshine / day
Nice Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
27.9°C (82.2°F)
Hottest month avg high
11.9°C (53.4°F)
Coolest month avg high
139mm
Wettest month avg
21mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.9°C (53.4°F) | 5.2°C (41.4°F) | 73.4mm | 8 | 7.1h |
| Feb | 12.5°C (54.5°F) | 5.2°C (41.4°F) | 70.9mm | 8 | 8.3h |
| Mar | 14.8°C (58.6°F) | 7.2°C (45°F) | 82mm | 8 | 9.5h |
| Apr | 17.5°C (63.5°F) | 10.1°C (50.2°F) | 76.1mm | 9 | 11.1h |
| May | 20.8°C (69.4°F) | 13.6°C (56.5°F) | 64.2mm | 10 | 12.3h |
| Jun | 24.9°C (76.8°F) | 18°C (64.4°F) | 45.1mm | 8 | 13.8h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Nice's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
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