Nice, France experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Nice, France Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Nice, France. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.3/10
Best: June, July, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 13°C
Feels Like 20°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 70 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 76%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 3 days
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Avg Low22°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
6°C
January
Avg High12°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
5days
July
Avg High28°C
Avg Low22°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
March (Gusts 35)
Sea Temperature
14°C – 27°C
Warmest water: August (
26.8°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:50
Daylight 15.4h
Sunset 21:15
Live conditions—
Nice on the map · live conditions
Nice, France
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- City
- Nice
- Population
- 342.7K
- Elevation
- 25 m
- Coordinates
- 43.70°, 7.27°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 12°C / 6°C . Feb: 13°C / 7°C . Mar: 15°C / 7°C . Apr: 18°C / 10°C . May: 21°C / 14°C . Jun: 26°C / 19°C . Jul: 28°C / 22°C . Aug: 29°C / 22°C . Sep: 25°C / 18°C . Oct: 21°C / 15°C . Nov: 16°C / 10°C . Dec: 13°C / 7°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 53 mm. Feb: 61 mm. Mar: 84 mm. Apr: 74 mm. May: 71 mm. Jun: 50 mm. Jul: 20 mm. Aug: 38 mm. Sep: 58 mm. Oct: 127 mm. Nov: 121 mm. Dec: 82 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 73%. May: 76%. Jun: 76%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 80%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 11 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 15°C . Feb: 14°C . Mar: 14°C . Apr: 16°C . May: 19°C . Jun: 23°C . Jul: 26°C . Aug: 27°C . Sep: 24°C . Oct: 21°C . Nov: 18°C . Dec: 16°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 3 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 4 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 30°C | Aug · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 7°C | Jan · 6°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 133 mm | Oct · 127 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 14 km/h | Mar · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August
Good September best
Excellent October
Good November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 6°C | 10°C / 3°C | 7days (53 mm) Good | 7h Good | 76% Humid | 2 Low | Fair | View Details |
| February | 13°C / 7°C | 11°C / 4°C | 7days (61 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 77% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 7°C | 13°C / 5°C | 8days (84 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 10°C | 17°C / 9°C | 10days (74 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 21°C / 14°C | 22°C / 13°C | 14days (71 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 19°C | 29°C / 20°C | 9days (50 mm) Wet | 13.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 22°C | 32°C / 25°C | 5days (20 mm) Good | 13.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 22°C | 32°C / 25°C | 8days (38 mm) Wet | 12.5h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 18°C | 26°C / 20°C | 9days (58 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 15°C | 21°C / 15°C | 9days (127 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 80% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 10°C | 15°C / 8°C | 10days (121 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 78% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 7°C | 12°C / 5°C | 8days (82 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.8 Low | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Nice are June, July, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Nice, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Nice is August, with average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Nice is January, with average overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Nice is October, averaging 127mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Nice runs through May, April, November, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Nice.
Nice receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Nice.
The least favorable months to visit Nice are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider June, July, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Nice is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Nice is 76%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September average 25°C (77°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Nice receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 0 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Nice are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Nice averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 49%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Nice is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Nice has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Nice ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Nice. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Nice, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 26°C (78°F) and 9 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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