2026 Climate Averages

Nice: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Nice. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Nice has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, and approximately 9 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Nice is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate

Drier season: Jan–Nov Wetter season: Mar–Dec

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

30°C August
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 7 days

Coldest

7°C January
Avg High 14°C
Rain 8 days

Driest Month

5 rainy days July
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 22°C

Windiest Month

13 km/h

March (gusts 35)

Sea Temp Range

14° – 27°C

Warmest water: August (27°C)

Best for swimming: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct (21°–27°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 19°C
Low 12°C
Rain 11 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 29°C
Low 22°C
Rain 7 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 22°C
Low 15°C
Rain 8 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 14°C
Low 8°C
Rain 8 days
Crowds
Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Good
14° / 7°
8d (60mm)
6.9h
74% Humid
UV 2.7 Moderate

February

Good
15° / 8°
6d (44mm)
8.4h
74% Humid
UV 4.1 Moderate

March

Good
16° / 9°
9d (87mm)
9.7h
70% Humid
UV 6 High

April

Good
18° / 11°
11d (70mm)
11h
71% Humid
UV 7.6 Very High

May

Best
Excellent
22° / 15°
14d (75mm)
12.1h
76% Humid
UV 8.8 Very High

June

Best
Excellent
27° / 20°
9d (58mm)
13.2h
78% Humid
UV 9.6 Very High

July

Best
Excellent
29° / 22°
5d (18mm)
13.4h
75% Muggy
UV 9.8 Very High

August

Best
Excellent
30° / 23°
7d (43mm)
12.4h
72% Muggy
UV 8.5 Very High

September

Best
Excellent
26° / 19°
8d (56mm)
10.5h
73% Humid
UV 6.5 High

October

Good
22° / 16°
9d (118mm)
8.5h
78% Humid
UV 4.3 Moderate

November

Good
18° / 11°
8d (64mm)
7.4h
75% Humid
UV 3 Moderate

December

Good
14° / 8°
9d (86mm)
6.3h
77% Humid
UV 2.2 Moderate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Nice have?
Nice has a warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 21°C and 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Nice?
The best time to visit Nice is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 22°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Nice?
The hottest month in Nice is August with average highs of 30°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Nice?
Nice sees the most rain in May (14 rainy days), while July is the driest month (5 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Nice?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (7°C), while August has the warmest evenings (23°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in Nice?
Sea temperatures in Nice range from 14°C to 27°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in August. Winter months may be too cold for comfortable swimming.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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