Nice in April
What to expect
In Nice, April sits in mid-spring, a shoulder-season month where the feel can shift as the season turns. Most days land in a mild, easygoing zone, with evenings that ease back comfortably. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well. You get long daylight windows for full-day exploring.
April in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Nice.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 13.4 h
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 05:47 - 19:14
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 13 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 52%
- Snowfall
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Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 73%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for April. Typical high 16.8°C and low 9.4°C.
Typical disruptions in April
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in April.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 17% of days (5.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.0 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.0 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~5 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 14% of days (4.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.2 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.2 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 14% of days (4.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.2 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.2 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~71km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~71km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~2.3mm (P95)
Snowfall is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.9 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~38mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 55% of days (16.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
16.4 days / month
~55% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 16.4 days / month
- Probability ~55% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 43% of days (12.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.9 days / month
~43% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.9 days / month
- Probability ~43% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 40% of days (11.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.9 days / month
~40% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.9 days / month
- Probability ~40% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 32% of days (9.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.7 days / month
~32% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.7 days / month
- Probability ~32% of days
- Intensity Up to ~91% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~10 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 26% of days (7.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.7 days / month
~26% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.7 days / month
- Probability ~26% of days
- Intensity Up to ~65km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 25% of days (7.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.4 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.4 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 23% of days (6.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.9 days / month
~23% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.9 days / month
- Probability ~23% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~93% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~93 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is April a good time to visit Nice?
Typical April days in Nice reach highs of 17°C (63°F) with nights around 10°C (50°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, April sits in the middle of the Nice climate range.
What are temperatures like in April?
In April, you can usually expect highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows near 10°C (50°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in April?
Rainfall in April averages 76 mm (3.0 in) across roughly 13 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in April?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in April. Sunrise is typically around 05:47 and sunset near 19:14. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in April?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in April?
In April, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 51 km/h (32 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.