When to go to Nice?
On the Promenade des Anglais, joggers in shorts weave past visitors in espadrilles sighing at every ripple as though the Mediterranean had been laid on personally for them. Vieux-Nice answers with socca, candied lemons and lanes too narrow for two opinions at once. Castle Hill rises behind it all, utterly unmoved, daring you to climb it after your third ice cream of the day.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Nice, aim for April to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Nice
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5 | 41 | 9 | 62 |
| February | 8.5 | 88 | 10 | 61 |
| March | 9.1 | 96 | 12 | 62 |
| April | 11.4 | 48 | 14 | 75 |
| May | 11.8 | 60 | 18 | 78 |
| June | 13.4 | 59 | 22 | 81 |
| July | 14.4 | 7 | 26 | 91 |
| August | 12.5 | 29 | 26 | 88 |
| September | 10.4 | 79 | 21 | 75 |
| October | 8.5 | 138 | 18 | 62 |
| November | 7.6 | 67 | 13 | 62 |
| December | 7.2 | 67 | 9 | 59 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Nice, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 7 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 780 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Nice?
- Promenade des Anglais
- Vieux-Nice and cours Saleya
- MAMAC
- Castle Hill
Practical info
- Country: France (Alpes-Maritimes)
- Airport: Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
- Station: Nice Ville
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