2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Nice in May

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

May is an excellent time to visit Nice. Nice has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 22°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 9 rainy days per month.

Avg High

22°C

Avg Low

15°C

Rainy days

9days

Daylight

14.7h

Is May a good time to visit Nice?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:07 AM

Sunset

8:49 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 14°C 6°C 2 Good
February 15°C 7°C 1 Good
March 14°C 8°C 7 Good
April 18°C 11°C 5 Good
May 22°C 15°C 9 Excellent (best)
June 24°C 17°C 6 Excellent (best)
July 27°C 21°C 2 Excellent (best)
August 28°C 21°C 4 Excellent (best)
September 25°C 18°C 5 Excellent (best)
October 19°C 11°C 8 Good
November 17°C 10°C 7 Good
December 12°C 6°C 12 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for May

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Nice? +

May is typically Excellent for visiting Nice, with average highs of 22°C and around 9 rainy days.

What should I pack for Nice in May? +

With highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Nice in May? +

Nice typically sees around 9 rainy days in May.

How many hours of daylight are there in Nice in May? +

In May, Nice gets approximately 14.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Nice? +

Yes, May is peak season in Nice. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Nice? +

The best months to visit Nice are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

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

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Paris)

Last Updated: January 2026

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