Late summer · Weather & things to do
Nice in August
Nice's warmest month brings highs averaging 78°F (26°C), lows of 74°F (24°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
At 98/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 74°F (24°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 30%.
Plan around August
August is one of Nice's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (97 → 98/100).
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nice in August
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.
Cours Saleya Market
Morning flower and produce market in Vieux Nice; antiques on Mondays.
Lou Pilha Leva
Vieux Nice counter for Niçois street food: socca, pissaladière and petits farcis.
Why now August scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Les Distilleries Idéales
Old-town bar for apéro, with a wood-paneled room and sidewalk tables.
Nearby in August
- Avignon in August~124 mi · highs 90°F, 1.2 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in August~161 mi · highs 65°F, 3.9 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Florence in August~199 mi · highs 90°F, 1.6 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Chianti in August~203 mi · highs 90°F, 1.4 in rain · 6°C (11°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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Nice?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Nice in August?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 74°F (24°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in August?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (682 mm).
What should I pack for Nice in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Nice in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.