March in Nice averages highs of 15 °C (60 °F) and lows of 7 °C (45 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 11 h 48 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 14 °C (58 °F).
March weather in Nice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Nice?
Good time to go: cool and fairly dry. March is usually low season in Nice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
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 March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in France, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Nice in March
March'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
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 March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 15 °C (60 °F), nights near 7 °C (45 °F).
- 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. March is usually low season in Nice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 15° / 5° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Venice | 13° / 5° | 6 | Tough month |
| Rome | 16° / 6° | 8 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Nice?
By the numbers, March is a good time to go: cool and fairly dry, with average highs of 15 °C (60 °F) and about 5 rainy days. March is usually low season in Nice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Nice in March?
Average highs are 15 °C (60 °F) and lows 7 °C (45 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 14 °C (58 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Nice in March?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 76 mm in total. It is the 4th 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.