French Riviera, FranceQuick decision
When to visit French Riviera?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–82°F in July
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (22%)
📅 Best score
9.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachJuly–August — sea 25–26°C, pebble beaches in Nice, sandy in Antibes/Pampelonne.
Verdon GorgeMay or September — gorge hiking, ideal temperatures.
Culture & MuseumsOctober–November — Matisse, Picasso, Chagall without the queues.
FamilyJune — sea already warm (22°C), reasonable crowds, not yet summer prices.
BudgetMay or October — very decent weather, prices 30–40% below peak.
Monthly climate data
French Riviera weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 41°F | 55°F | 20% | 0.1in | 7.9h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 43°F | 57°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 46°F | 59°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 64°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 70°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 21% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 82°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.6h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 84°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 77°F | 17% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 57°F | 70°F | 26% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 48°F | 63°F | 32% | 0.2in | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 43°F | 57°F | 22% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 6.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°F, 27% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°F, 13% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°F, 25% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 14°F, 22% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 8% rainy days and 28°F.
December is the wettest month with 22% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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