Weather by Month in Nice
Monthly Climate Comparison
The biggest temperature swing occurs between October and November, as typical highs shift from 20°C / 68°F to 15.6°C / 60.1°F (about 4.4°C / 7.9°F).
Jan
COOL
Feb
COOL
Mar
COOL
Apr
MILD
May
MILD
Jun
WARM
Jul
WARM
Aug
WARM
Sep
WARM
Oct
MILD
Nov
MILD
Dec
COOL
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 11.7°C | COOL |
| February | 5°C | 12.3°C | COOL |
| March | 7°C | 14.8°C | COOL |
| April | 9.6°C | 17.1°C | MILD |
| May | 13.6°C | 20.8°C | MILD |
| June | 17.8°C | 24.8°C | WARM |
| July | 20.5°C | 27.6°C | WARM |
| August | 20.8°C | 27.7°C | WARM |
| September | 17.5°C | 23.9°C | WARM |
| October | 14°C | 20°C | MILD |
| November | 9.5°C | 15.6°C | MILD |
| December | 6.3°C | 12.6°C | COOL |
July has the warmest typical feels-like highs (30.7°C / 87.3°F), while January is coolest (9.5°C / 49.1°F).
Jan
COOL
Feb
COOL
Mar
COOL
Apr
MILD
May
MILD
Jun
WARM
Jul
HOT
Aug
HOT
Sep
WARM
Oct
MILD
Nov
COOL
Dec
COOL
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.1°C | 9.5°C | COOL |
| February | 2.2°C | 10°C | COOL |
| March | 4.5°C | 13°C | COOL |
| April | 7.8°C | 16.4°C | MILD |
| May | 13.1°C | 21.6°C | MILD |
| June | 19.1°C | 27.3°C | WARM |
| July | 22.8°C | 30.7°C | HOT |
| August | 23°C | 30.6°C | HOT |
| September | 18.1°C | 24.9°C | WARM |
| October | 13.5°C | 19.9°C | MILD |
| November | 7.6°C | 14.2°C | COOL |
| December | 3.5°C | 10.7°C | COOL |
November is wettest at 132.9 mm / 5.23 inches, while July is driest at 24.1 mm / 0.95 inches.
Jan
MODERATE
Feb
MODERATE
Mar
MODERATE
Apr
MODERATE
May
MODERATE
Jun
LIGHT
Jul
LIGHT
Aug
LIGHT
Sep
MODERATE
Oct
MODERATE
Nov
WET
Dec
MODERATE
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -19.4 mm | 70.3 mm | MODERATE |
| February | -19.4 mm | 63.4 mm | MODERATE |
| March | -19.4 mm | 64.2 mm | MODERATE |
| April | -19.4 mm | 75.5 mm | MODERATE |
| May | -19.4 mm | 63.7 mm | MODERATE |
| June | -19.4 mm | 47 mm | LIGHT |
| July | -19.4 mm | 24.1 mm | LIGHT |
| August | -19.4 mm | 27.7 mm | LIGHT |
| September | -19.4 mm | 65.6 mm | MODERATE |
| October | -19.4 mm | 107 mm | MODERATE |
| November | -19.4 mm | 132.9 mm | WET |
| December | -19.4 mm | 86.1 mm | MODERATE |
June has the strongest peak UV (around index 7.8).
Jan
LOW-MOD
Feb
MODERATE
Mar
MODERATE
Apr
HIGH
May
HIGH
Jun
HIGH
Jul
HIGH
Aug
HIGH
Sep
HIGH
Oct
MODERATE
Nov
MODERATE
Dec
LOW-MOD
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 2.8 | LOW-MOD |
| February | 0 | 3.9 | MODERATE |
| March | 0 | 5.7 | MODERATE |
| April | 0 | 6.9 | HIGH |
| May | 0 | 7.5 | HIGH |
| June | 0 | 7.8 | HIGH |
| July | 0 | 7.7 | HIGH |
| August | 0 | 7.3 | HIGH |
| September | 0 | 6.3 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 4.7 | MODERATE |
| November | 0 | 3.2 | MODERATE |
| December | 0 | 2.2 | LOW-MOD |
Daylight ranges from 9h in December to 15.4h in June.
Jan
SHORT
Feb
BALANCED
Mar
BALANCED
Apr
LONG
May
LONG
Jun
LONG
Jul
LONG
Aug
LONG
Sep
BALANCED
Oct
BALANCED
Nov
SHORT
Dec
SHORT
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 9.4h | SHORT |
| February | 0h | 10.5h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 11.9h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 13.4h | LONG |
| May | 0h | 14.7h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 15.4h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 15.1h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 13.9h | LONG |
| September | 0h | 12.5h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 11h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 9.7h | SHORT |
| December | 0h | 9h | SHORT |
October is most humid (77.8%), while July is driest (71.9%).
Jan
HUMID
Feb
HUMID
Mar
HUMID
Apr
HUMID
May
MUGGY
Jun
MUGGY
Jul
HUMID
Aug
HUMID
Sep
HUMID
Oct
MUGGY
Nov
MUGGY
Dec
MUGGY
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.8% | 74.9% | HUMID |
| February | 69.8% | 74.6% | HUMID |
| March | 69.8% | 72.4% | HUMID |
| April | 69.8% | 73.4% | HUMID |
| May | 69.8% | 75.3% | MUGGY |
| June | 69.8% | 75.4% | MUGGY |
| July | 69.8% | 71.9% | HUMID |
| August | 69.8% | 72% | HUMID |
| September | 69.8% | 73.2% | HUMID |
| October | 69.8% | 77.8% | MUGGY |
| November | 69.8% | 76.3% | MUGGY |
| December | 69.8% | 75.6% | MUGGY |
March has the strongest typical average wind (8.0 km/h / 5.0 mph), while August is calmest (6.1 km/h / 3.8 mph).
Jan
CALM
Feb
CALM
Mar
CALM
Apr
CALM
May
CALM
Jun
CALM
Jul
CALM
Aug
CALM
Sep
CALM
Oct
CALM
Nov
CALM
Dec
CALM
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4 km/h | 7.3 km/h | CALM |
| February | 5.4 km/h | 7.3 km/h | CALM |
| March | 5.4 km/h | 8 km/h | CALM |
| April | 5.4 km/h | 7.9 km/h | CALM |
| May | 5.4 km/h | 7 km/h | CALM |
| June | 5.4 km/h | 6.4 km/h | CALM |
| July | 5.4 km/h | 6.3 km/h | CALM |
| August | 5.4 km/h | 6.1 km/h | CALM |
| September | 5.4 km/h | 6.8 km/h | CALM |
| October | 5.4 km/h | 7 km/h | CALM |
| November | 5.4 km/h | 7.7 km/h | CALM |
| December | 5.4 km/h | 7.4 km/h | CALM |
March is windiest by P95 gust signal (52.2 km/h / 32.4 mph).
Jan
WINDY
Feb
WINDY
Mar
VERY WINDY
Apr
VERY WINDY
May
WINDY
Jun
WINDY
Jul
WINDY
Aug
WINDY
Sep
WINDY
Oct
WINDY
Nov
WINDY
Dec
WINDY
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 47.5 km/h | WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 49.3 km/h | WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 52.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 51.1 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 44.6 km/h | WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 42.5 km/h | WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 40.3 km/h | WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 37.8 km/h | WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 45 km/h | WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 46.8 km/h | WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 49 km/h | WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 48.6 km/h | WINDY |
April has the most rain days (~13.3), while July has the fewest (~8.6). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
Jan
FREQUENT
Feb
SOME
Mar
FREQUENT
Apr
FREQUENT
May
FREQUENT
Jun
FREQUENT
Jul
SOME
Aug
FREQUENT
Sep
FREQUENT
Oct
FREQUENT
Nov
FREQUENT
Dec
FREQUENT
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8 days | 9.2 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 6.8 days | 8.7 days | SOME |
| March | 6.8 days | 9.7 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 6.8 days | 13.3 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 6.8 days | 12.7 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 6.8 days | 11 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 6.8 days | 8.6 days | SOME |
| August | 6.8 days | 9.6 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 6.8 days | 10.3 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 6.8 days | 10.8 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 6.8 days | 12 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 6.8 days | 9.9 days | FREQUENT |
November has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~6). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
Jan
FREQUENT
Feb
FREQUENT
Mar
FREQUENT
Apr
FREQUENT
May
FREQUENT
Jun
FREQUENT
Jul
OCCASIONAL
Aug
OCCASIONAL
Sep
FREQUENT
Oct
FREQUENT
Nov
PERSISTENT
Dec
FREQUENT
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| August | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| September | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| December | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
August has the highest heat-risk day count (~2 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
Jan
LOW
Feb
LOW
Mar
LOW
Apr
LOW
May
LOW
Jun
LOW
Jul
LOW
Aug
ELEVATED
Sep
LOW
Oct
LOW
Nov
LOW
Dec
LOW
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 2 days | ELEVATED |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Rain & Sunshine Patterns
Driest Months
#1 July
Best for: outdoor activities & sightseeing
#2 August
Best for: outdoor activities & sightseeing
#3 June
Best for: outdoor activities & sightseeing
Wettest Months
#1 November
Expect: possible showers, pack waterproofs
#2 October
Expect: possible showers, pack waterproofs
#3 December
Expect: possible showers, pack waterproofs
UV & Sun Protection Calendar
High UV Alert:
April, May, June, July, August, September require serious sun protection.
Jan
3
LOW-MOD
Feb
4
MODERATE
Mar
6
MODERATE
Apr
7
HIGH
May
7
HIGH
Jun
8
HIGH
Jul
8
HIGH
Aug
7
HIGH
Sep
6
HIGH
Oct
5
MODERATE
Nov
3
MODERATE
Dec
2
LOW-MOD
Extreme (11+)
Avoid sun during midday, use SPF 50+
Very High (8-10)
Essential sun protection required
High (6-7)
Use SPF 30+, wear hat & sunglasses
Moderate (3-5)
Sun protection recommended
Low-Moderate (1-2)
Minimal protection needed
Low (0)
No protection required
Daylight Hours
Daylight varies from 9 hours in December (winter) to 15.4 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 6.4 hours.
Shortest Days
December
9h
Average Sunrise:07:56
Average Sunset:16:56
Plan daytime activities for midday when light is best. Early sunsets mean evening plans should account for darkness.
Longest Days
June
15.4h
Average Sunrise:04:49
Average Sunset:20:12
Extended daylight perfect for evening activities and late dining. You can fit more sightseeing into each day.
Wind & Humidity Overview
Wind Conditions
Average wind speed
Windiest months:
March (
8 km/h)
April (
8 km/h)
November (
8 km/h)
Packing tip: Conditions are generally calm, but a light layer is always handy.
Humidity Levels
Average humidity
74%
Most humid:
October (
78%)
Least humid:
July (
72%)
Packing tip: Choose breathable, natural fabrics like cotton or linen for comfort in humid conditions.
Seasonal Overview
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
Winter
January, February, December
Avg High
Avg Low
Avg Rain
Cool weather; bring layers and a jacket
Spring
March, April, May
Avg High
Avg Low
Avg Rain
Variable conditions; layer your clothing
Summer
June, July, August
Avg High
Avg Low
Avg Rain
Warm and pleasant; perfect for travel
Autumn
September, October, November
Avg High
Avg Low
Avg Rain
Wet season begins; bring rain gear
Risk Ranking Table
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jul 1 risk days | Aug 1 risk days | Mar 3 risk days | May 3 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jun 0 risk days | Jul 0 risk days | Aug 0 risk days | Sep 0 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Aug 38 km/h | Jul 40 km/h | Jun 43 km/h | May 45 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Sep 89 / 100 | Jun 84 / 100 | Jul 74 / 100 | Aug 71 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Jul 80 / 100 | Jun 75 / 100 | May 72 / 100 | Sep 72 / 100 |
Monthly Details
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View Best Time to VisitFrequently Asked Questions
When is Nice warmest?
August is typically the warmest month in Nice, with average high temperatures reaching around 28°C (82°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
When is Nice coldest?
February is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
When does Nice get the most rain?
November typically sees the most rainfall in Nice, averaging around 133mm (5.2 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
What is the driest month in Nice?
July is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 24mm (0.9 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
How much does the temperature vary in Nice throughout the year?
Temperatures in Nice range from average lows of 12°C (54°F) to highs of 19°C (66°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Do I need sun protection when visiting Nice?
Yes, sun protection is important in Nice. UV levels can reach 8 during peak months, which is considered high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.