When is the best time to go to Nice

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nice, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Nice weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nice are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Nice January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 77mm 5.3hrs 10.4hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Nice during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nice for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Nice and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nice with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Nice February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 79mm 5.8hrs 11.5hrs

February in Nice is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nice for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Nice and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nice with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Nice March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 74mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Nice is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nice for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Nice and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nice with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Nice April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 66mm 7.7hrs 14.4hrs

Nice's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nice for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Nice and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nice with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Nice May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 61mm 8.8hrs 15.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Nice and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nice.

May is in the spring in Nice and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nice with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Nice June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 46mm 10hrs 10.4hrs

Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Nice during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nice, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Nice and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nice with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Nice July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 22mm 11.3hrs 11.5hrs

July in Nice is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nice, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Nice and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nice with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Nice August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 44mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Nice is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nice, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Nice and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nice with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Nice September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 65mm 8.1hrs 14.4hrs

Nice's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nice.

September is in the fall / autumn in Nice and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nice with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Nice October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 104mm 6.9hrs 15.7hrs

October is a damp month in Nice and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nice for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Nice and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nice with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Nice November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 101mm 5.5hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Nice during November can be summarized as mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nice for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Nice and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nice with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Nice December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 78mm 5.4hrs 11.5hrs

December in Nice is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nice for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Nice and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nice with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Nice weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January 10.5°C 50.9°F
Wettest month: October 104mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 23.9°C 75°F
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