Nice climate at a glance
Nice sees average daytime highs ranging from 13°C in January to 29°C in August. Around 800 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 76 wet days a year, peaking in October (138 mm) and easing off in July (16 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 14 hours of sunshine.
Nice temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Nice
Grouped by the monthly travel score — purely weather-based, not crowd or price data.
Nice climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 15.2 h in June. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 5°C | 4.8 | 46 mm | 7.4 h | 68% | 7.1 · Good |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 4.2 | 64 mm | 8.7 h | 70% | 8.3 · Good |
| March | 16°C | 8°C | 6.3 | 64 mm | 9.7 h | 66% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| April | 18°C | 10°C | 8.8 | 66 mm | 10.8 h | 67% | 9.3 · Excellent |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 9.5 | 71 mm | 11.6 h | 74% | 9.4 · Excellent |
| June | 26°C | 18°C | 5.7 | 44 mm | 13.6 h | 73% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| July | 29°C | 21°C | 2.5 | 16 mm | 14.2 h | 69% | 9.8 · Excellent |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 3.5 | 22 mm | 12.6 h | 65% | 9.0 · Excellent |
| September | 26°C | 18°C | 5.3 | 59 mm | 10.6 h | 65% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 8.8 | 138 mm | 8.6 h | 74% | 9.4 · Excellent |
| November | 17°C | 10°C | 9.5 | 117 mm | 7.5 h | 69% | 8.4 · Good |
| December | 14°C | 6°C | 7.3 | 93 mm | 7 h | 70% | 7.1 · Good |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nice?
The best time to visit Nice is April–July & September–October, when daytime highs average around 26°C with about 5.7 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Nice?
August is the hottest month in Nice, with average highs of 29°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nice?
October is the rainiest month in Nice, with around 138 mm of rainfall over 8.8 rainy days.
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