Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Nice in April
Nice warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 57°F in March, with lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 56°F (13°C).
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in March to 84/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nice in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Casino de Monte-Carlo
Belle Époque casino on Place du Casino in Monaco, 20 minutes by train from Nice.
Musée Matisse
Matisse's work in a 17th-century villa in the olive grove of Cimiez.
Promenade des Anglais
7-km seafront walk along pebble beaches and blue chairs.
Why now April scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lou Pilha Leva
Vieux Nice counter for Niçois street food: socca, pissaladière and petits farcis.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Les Distilleries Idéales
Old-town bar for apéro, with a wood-paneled room and sidewalk tables.
Nearby in April
- Avignon in April~124 mi · highs 67°F, 2.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in April~161 mi · highs 44°F, 2.8 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Florence in April~199 mi · highs 65°F, 2.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Chianti in April~203 mi · highs 65°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nice in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Nice?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 98 in May – September. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Nice in April?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in April?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (682 mm).
What should I pack for Nice in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Nice in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.