Nice · SpringMonth summary
Nice weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nice in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Nice in April: 64°F and 11.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Nice in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Nice. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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 | 70°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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Nice averages 64°F, 28% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nice in April
Is April a good time to visit Nice?
April is an acceptable time for Nice (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Nice in April?
With 64°F max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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