When to go
The Best Time to Visit Nice
Month-by-month climate data for Nice, France — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Nice— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Nice: Aug (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: May (~9 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Nice climate, month by month
January
13° / 5°C
~5 rain days
Good
February
14° / 6°C
~5 rain days
Good
March
15° / 8°C
~7 rain days
Good
April
18° / 10°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
May
21° / 14°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
June
25° / 18°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
July
28° / 21°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
August
29° / 21°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
September
25° / 18°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
October
21° / 14°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
November
17° / 10°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
December
14° / 6°C
~7 rain days
Good
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