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title: "Nice, France"
description: "France · airport NCE"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/nice"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇫🇷 Nice, France

France · airport NCE

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR
- Phone code: +33
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/zaJVE6](https://airalo.pxf.io/zaJVE6)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Riviera](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Riviera)

## Brief

- Try local specialities including socca, pissaladière, salade niçoise, pan bagnat and Provençal seafood. Regional wines and pastis are also widely available.
- Upcoming events likely to increase visitor numbers or affect accommodation and transport:
  - **L’Automne de l’Image**, through 29 November 2026.
  - **Chagall Couture** exhibition, 10 October 2026 to 18 January 2027.
  - **Alex Katz - Le silence de la peinture**, 28 October 2026 to 18 January 2027.
  - **Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes**, 8 November 2026, with road closures and diversions likely along the route. ([explorenicecotedazur.com](https://www.explorenicecotedazur.com/en/))

## Safety and health

- Mosquito-borne **dengue** and sand-fly-borne **leishmaniasis** are listed travel risks in France. Use repellent, wear covering clothing and consider screened or air-conditioned accommodation, particularly during warmer periods. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/france))
- Tap water in Nice is generally drinkable. Avoid water marked **“eau non potable,”** including certain railway facilities and rural rest areas. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/France))
- France has high-quality medical care. Pharmacies are marked by a green cross; emergency numbers are **112** or **15** for medical emergencies, **17** for police and **18** for firefighters. Non-EU visitors should have travel insurance covering treatment. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/France))

## Recent News

- **9-11 October 2026:** EVO France, an international fighting-game tournament, is taking place at Nice’s Palais des Expositions. Thousands of players and visitors are expected, so local accommodation and public transport may be busier than usual. ([nicematin.com](https://www.nicematin.com/loisirs/jeux-videos/tout-savoir-sur-l-evo-france-le-championnat-europeen-du-jeu-video-qui-se-tient-a-nice-ce-week-end-10730131) | [eventhubs.com](https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2026/oct/09/evo-france-2026-results/))
- **7 October 2026:** A student blockade at the Carlone campus and a separate lycée-support demonstration involving more than 2,000 people caused local disruption. Visitors should avoid demonstrations and allow extra time around affected university and central-city areas. ([ici.fr](https://www.ici.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/alpes-maritimes-06/nice))
- **Recent traffic disruption:** A three-car crash near the Antibes Est exit on the A8 temporarily closed a lane toward Italy and caused almost 20 km of congestion between Cannes and Nice. Check live traffic conditions before travelling west or east along the motorway. ([nicematin.com](https://www.nicematin.com/en/latest-news))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Nice is from April to September, with mild spring weather for sightseeing and warmer conditions for beaches and swimming from May onwards. June to August is hot and mostly dry but brings high crowds and prices, while September remains warm with occasional concentrated heavy rain. October to March is quieter and mild, though rain, cool seas or changeable conditions make it better for sightseeing than beach holidays.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 5 | 37 | 6 |
| February | OK | 5 | 52 | 7 |
| March | OK | 8 | 50 | 9 |
| April | Great | 12 | 57 | 10 |
| May | Great | 15 | 68 | 12 |
| June | Great | 19 | 78 | 12 |
| July | Great | 22 | 69 | 12 |
| August | Great | 22 | 42 | 12 |
| September | Great | 18 | 46 | 10 |
| October | OK | 14 | 63 | 7 |
| November | OK | 10 | 88 | 6 |
| December | OK | 7 | 44 | 6 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is mild and quiet, around 5-12°C. Museums, old-town walks and winter sunshine suit the month, while the sea is too cool for typical beach swimming.
- **February (OK):** February is mild, around 6-13°C, with Nice Carnaval adding seasonal colour. Changeable days suit sightseeing and festive events rather than a beach holiday.
- **March (OK):** March is mild and relatively quiet, around 8-15°C. Sunny spells suit coastal sightseeing, although evenings remain cool and swimming is generally unsuitable.
- **April (Great):** April brings mild spring weather, around 10-17°C, for exploring Nice and the Riviera. The sea remains cool, making coastal walks more suitable than regular swimming.
- **May (Great):** May is sunny and mild, around 14-21°C, with good conditions for coastal walks and sightseeing. Beach time is possible, although the sea may feel cool.
- **June (Great):** June is hot and mostly dry, around 18-25°C, with conditions suited to beaches, swimming and Riviera day trips. Summer events add a lively atmosphere.
- **July (Great):** July is hot and mostly dry, around 21-28°C, with very sunny weather. Sea swimming and summer events suit the month, although crowds and prices are high.
- **August (Great):** August is hot and mostly dry, around 21-28°C, with warm sea swimming and summer fireworks. Beaches and attractions are extremely crowded, and prices are high.
- **September (Great):** September is warm, around 18-25°C, with sea swimming, coastal sightseeing and a sailing regatta. Heavy rain can arrive in concentrated bursts.
- **October (OK):** October is mild, around 14-20°C, with frequent heavy downpours and sudden coastal storms. Museums and flexible sightseeing suit conditions that can disrupt beach plans.
- **November (OK):** November is mild, around 10-16°C, with frequent heavy rain and coastal storms. Indoor attractions and cafés suit the month, while beach days can be disrupted.
- **December (OK):** December is mild, around 7-13°C, with a Christmas market and festive city atmosphere. Sightseeing suits the weather, but conditions are not suited to warm-weather beach trips.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Oct 25 Oct | 20 | 12 | 16% |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 20 | 13 | 1% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 20 | 14 | 0% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 21 | 15 | 1% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 21 | 14 | 0% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 20 | 14 | 32% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 19 | 12 | 26% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Small-group-half-day-excursion-to-Eze-Monaco-and-Monte-Calo/d478-88256P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 74.34 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice !](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/NO-DIET-CLUB-Best-food-tour-in-Nice/d478-74032P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 76.62 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Walking-Tour-of-Old-Nice-and-Castle-Hill/d478-141515P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 33.17 USD · 2.2–2.2 HOUR
- [The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Small-group-full-day-excursion-to-Best-of-the-Riviera/d478-88256P6?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 108.64 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [Nice: 1h ferry coastal cruise towards Nice Villefranche CapFerrat](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/French-Riviera-Sightseeing-Cruise-from-Nice/d478-2502COASTALNICE?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 32.79 USD · 1–1 HOUR
- [Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Small-Group-Day-Tour-to-Monaco-Monte-Carlo-from-Nice-including-Stops-along-the-French-Riviera/d478-5419P62?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 105.21 USD · 7–7 HOUR
- [Excursion partagée Eze Monaco and Monte Carlo from Nice](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Excursion-partagee-Eze-Monaco-and-Monte-Carlo-from-Nice/d478-86512P36?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 51.46 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/TRAIN-EXPERIENCE-THROUGH-THE-ALPS-DISCOVERING-THE-BAROQUE-ROYAL-ROUTE-SALT-TRADE-ROAD-FULL-DAY/d478-14737P11?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 216.15 USD · 11–11 HOUR
- [French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/NiceCar-RIVIERA/d478-45595P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 97.21 USD · 4–4 HOUR

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