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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.4°C | 5.3°C | 61.8 mm | 7 | 7.3 h | 14.2 km/h | 14.9°C |
| Feb | 13.1°C | 5.8°C | 69 mm | 8 | 8.1 h | 14.4 km/h | 14°C |
| Mar | 15.3°C | 7.5°C | 57.8 mm | 6 | 9.8 h | 16.2 km/h | 14°C |
| Apr | 17.5°C | 10.4°C | 61.4 mm | 8 | 11.0 h | 15.3 km/h | 15.4°C |
| May | 20.9°C | 14°C | 60.6 mm | 9 | 12.0 h | 13.8 km/h | 18.7°C |
| Jun | 25.4°C | 18.6°C | 43.8 mm | 7 | 13.7 h | 13 km/h | 23.2°C |
| Jul | 28.1°C | 21.2°C | 19.4 mm | 4 | 14.2 h | 12.5 km/h | 26.5°C |
| Aug | 28.3°C | 21.1°C | 24.2 mm | 5 | 12.7 h | 12.6 km/h | 26°C |
| Sep | 25°C | 18.1°C | 38.1 mm | 6 | 11.0 h | 13.9 km/h | 24.3°C |
| Oct | 20.8°C | 14.3°C | 111.9 mm | 8 | 8.8 h | 13.5 km/h | 21.8°C |
| Nov | 16.4°C | 9.8°C | 154.6 mm | 10 | 7.3 h | 14.5 km/h | 18.4°C |
| Dec | 13.5°C | 6.7°C | 80.7 mm | 7 | 7.2 h | 13.5 km/h | 16.4°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Nice
Nice (France) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 16 °C. Daytime highs average 20 °C, while nights cool to about 13 °C. The destination sees roughly 783 mm of rainfall per year and 10.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
On the Côte d'Azur — the iconic Promenade des Anglais, the pastel-coloured Vieux Nice old town and the gateway to Monaco and Cannes.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 14.2 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 28.3 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 5.3 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in November (10 rainy days), driest month is July (4).
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Frequently asked questions about Nice
When is the best time to visit Nice?
The best time to visit Nice: March, April, May and October – best in October (avg. 17.6 °C, 8 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Nice?
The warmest month is August with an average of 24.7 °C and daytime highs around 28.3 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 8.9 °C and night-time lows around 5.3 °C.
How many rainy days does Nice have?
November has the most rainy days with 10 rainy days. The driest month is July with 4 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Nice?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 26.5 °C and coolest in February at 14.0 °C.