Late spring · Weather & things to do
Nice in May
Nice warms up: highs climb to 66°F (19°C), from 60°F in April, with lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 92/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 62°F (17°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (48 mm) for the month.
Plan around May
May is one of Nice's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in April to 92/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 62°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nice in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Pink Belle Époque villa on Cap Ferrat with nine themed gardens.
Why now May scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Castle Hill
Park on the site of Nice's old fortress, with views of the Baie des Anges and harbor.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Chez Pipo
Socca specialist since 1923, baking the chickpea pancake in a wood-fired oven.
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 One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- Avignon in May~124 mi · highs 75°F, 2.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in May~161 mi · highs 54°F, 4.3 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Florence in May~199 mi · highs 74°F, 2.5 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Chianti in May~203 mi · highs 73°F, 2.3 in rain · 4°C (7°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Nice?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Nice in May?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in May?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (682 mm).
What should I pack for Nice in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 62°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Nice in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.