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May – September are the best time to visit Nice on the climate data: August scores 98/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.
Highs run from 54°F to 78°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 26.9 in (682 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 54°F12°C | 54°F12°C | 57°F14°C | 60°F16°C | 66°F19°C | 73°F23°C | 78°F26°C | 78°F26°C | 73°F23°C | 67°F20°C | 61°F16°C | 56°F13°C |
| Avg low | 50°F10°C | 49°F10°C | 52°F11°C | 56°F13°C | 62°F17°C | 69°F21°C | 74°F23°C | 74°F24°C | 69°F21°C | 64°F18°C | 57°F14°C | 52°F11°C |
| Rain | 2.2 in55 mm | 2.1 in53 mm | 2.4 in62 mm | 2.2 in56 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 1.1 in29 mm | 0.7 in17 mm | 0.9 in23 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 4.8 in123 mm | 3.2 in81 mm |
| Humidity | 72% | 72% | 74% | 77% | 77% | 77% | 74% | 73% | 72% | 75% | 73% | 71% |
| Cloud | 60% | 58% | 53% | 53% | 52% | 39% | 28% | 30% | 41% | 52% | 59% | 57% |
| Comfort | 71 | 71 | 77 | 84 | 92 | 92 | 97 | 98 | 94 | 83 | 75 | 72 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 86 m (282 ft), close to Nice's own ~28 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 54–56°F (12–13°C), and nights reach 49°F (10°C). About 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 71/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 57°F highs in March to 66°F by May. About 6.5 in (166 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 52°F (11°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 73–78°F (23–26°C). It's the driest season, with only about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain, 10% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 77%. Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 96/100.
Temperatures slide from 73°F highs in September to 61°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 10.2 in (258 mm) of rain, 38% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 57°F (14°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).
By comfort score: 9 Great and 3 Good. Great months: March – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
May – September are the best time to visit Nice on the climate data: August scores 98/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.
November is the wettest month, averaging about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.7 in (17 mm). The yearly total is around 26.9 in (682 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 49°F (10°C) and highs of 54°F (12°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 78°F (26°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 78°F (26°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is October – December, with about 11.5 in (292 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 2.7 in (69 mm).
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