Average highs in Nice run from 13 °C (55 °F) in January to 29 °C (84 °F) in August. By the numbers, the best months to go are September.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
Nice climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Sea | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 41°F | 4 | 47 mm | 15°C | 9 h 16 min |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 6°C / 42°F | 6 | 75 mm | 14°C | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 15°C / 60°F | 7°C / 45°F | 5 | 76 mm | 14°C | 11 h 48 min |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 6 | 63 mm | 16°C | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 14°C / 57°F | 7 | 62 mm | 19°C | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 25°C / 78°F | 18°C / 65°F | 5 | 43 mm | 23°C | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 2 | 14 mm | 26°C | 15 h 08 min |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 3 | 22 mm | 27°C | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 5 | 50 mm | 24°C | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 14°C / 57°F | 7 | 131 mm | 21°C | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 16°C / 62°F | 9°C / 49°F | 7 | 119 mm | 18°C | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 14°C / 56°F | 6°C / 43°F | 5 | 75 mm | 16°C | 8 h 56 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €60–140 (budget) to €170–350 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: June, July, August.
- Where to stay: Vieux Nice for character; near the Promenade des Anglais for the sea; Port area for value.
Nearby cities
Florence weather · Venice weather · Rome weather · Barcelona weather
FAQ
What is the best month to visit Nice?
By weather alone, September score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually June, July, August, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Nice?
August, with average highs of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Nice?
October, with about 7 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.