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Nice

The pearl of the French Riviera, blue sea and baroque old town.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 43.71°N 7.26°E
JulyBest month
28°COptimal temperature
8%Rainy days

When to visit Nice?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (22%)
📅 Best score
9.8/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Promenade & BeachJune–September — Promenade des Anglais, pebble beach, sea 25°C.
🎨Culture & RivieraYear-round — MAMAC, Matisse Museum, Chagall, Cours Saleya market.
🍽️Niçoise CuisineYear-round — socca, salade niçoise, pissaladière, pan bagnat.
🌺CarnivalFebruary — one of the world's most famous carnivals.
👨‍👩‍👧FamilyJune or September — beach access, Promenade du Paillon, museums.
💰BudgetNovember–March — hotels often cheaper, lively city year-round.

Nice weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January5°C13°C20%1.87.9h6.4/10
⛅ February6°C14°C23%2.59.0h6.9/10
⛅ March8°C15°C23%2.610.5h7.0/10
🌤️ April10°C18°C28%2.511.9h7.3/10
🌤️ May14°C21°C31%2.012.9h7.8/10
☀️ June19°C26°C21%1.313.8h9.0/10
☀️ July21°C28°C8%0.413.6h9.8/10
☀️ August21°C29°C11%0.612.8h9.2/10
☀️ September18°C25°C17%1.711.0h8.4/10
🌤️ October14°C21°C26%3.99.5h7.5/10
⛅ November9°C17°C32%4.28.1h7.0/10
⛅ December6°C14°C22%2.87.6h6.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 18°C, 27% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°C, 13% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 21°C, 25% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 14°C, 22% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.

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Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 8% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 22% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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