August in Nice averages highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and lows of 21 °C (70 °F), with about 3 rainy days and 13 h 58 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
August weather in Nice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Nice?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. August is usually high season in Nice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption Day (Assomption) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Nice in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Promenade des Anglais — walk or bike the seafront outdoors
- Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya market outdoors
- Castle Hill — the best view of the bay outdoors
- Èze and Monaco — by bus or train outdoors
- Villefranche-sur-Mer — a swim in a calm bay outdoors
- Matisse and Chagall museums indoors
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 27 °C (81 °F) in August. outdoors
Where to stay: Vieux Nice for character; near the Promenade des Anglais for the sea; Port area for value.
What to pack for Nice in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Nice costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in Nice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 32° / 19° | 4 | Mixed weather |
| Venice | 29° / 21° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Rome | 32° / 21° | 3 | Mixed weather |
Want the whole trip planned? Join the Journey waitlist: tell it where, when and your budget, and it plans every day hour by hour.
FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Nice?
By the numbers, August is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and about 3 rainy days. August is usually high season in Nice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Nice in August?
Average highs are 29 °C (84 °F) and lows 21 °C (70 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Nice in August?
Expect about 3 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 22 mm in total. It is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nice.
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.