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| Temp (°C) | 25° 20° | 26° 20° | 27° 20° | 27° 20° | 27° 21° | 27° 21° | 26° 21° |
| Precipitation | 52% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Humidity | 62% | 64% | 63% | 61% | 64% | 65% | 66% |
| Wind | 18 km/h | 18 km/h | 19 km/h | 18 km/h | 18 km/h | 16 km/h | 17 km/h |
Best time to visit Nice
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.
JanuaryTemp (°C)5°Rain (mm)37Sun Hours6Dry Days23
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.
FebruaryTemp (°C)5°Rain (mm)52Sun Hours7Dry Days19
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.
MarchTemp (°C)8°Rain (mm)50Sun Hours9Dry Days23
March is mild and relatively quiet, around 8-15°C. Sunny spells suit coastal sightseeing, although evenings remain cool and swimming is generally unsuitable.
AprilTemp (°C)12°Rain (mm)57Sun Hours10Dry Days18
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.
MayTemp (°C)15°Rain (mm)68Sun Hours12Dry Days18
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.
JuneTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)78Sun Hours12Dry Days17
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.
JulyTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)69Sun Hours12Dry Days18
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.
AugustTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)42Sun Hours12Dry Days21
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.
SeptemberTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)46Sun Hours10Dry Days20
September is warm, around 18-25°C, with sea swimming, coastal sightseeing and a sailing regatta. Heavy rain can arrive in concentrated bursts.
OctoberTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)63Sun Hours7Dry Days23
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.
NovemberTemp (°C)10°Rain (mm)88Sun Hours6Dry Days20
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.
DecemberTemp (°C)7°Rain (mm)44Sun Hours6Dry Days24
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.
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Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour
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Discover the beauty of Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze on a half-day excursion with a professional local guide aboard a comfortable, recent vehicle. - You will be in a small group of maximum 8 people - Free pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Nice - Enjoy magnificent views and photo stop along the way Discover the principality of Monaco and its g
NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice !
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill
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The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice
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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice
Cost: From 34 USD · Duration: 1 hour · ★ 4.4 (1,013 reviews)
Explore the Mediterranean coastline and enjoy spectacular coastal views on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Nice. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat at the Port of Nice and head out into the Baie des Anges. Cruise round the Cap de Nice to the Citadelle and marvel at the ancient villages sitting high on the hillsides. Learn about the French Riviera
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice
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Enjoy a scenic drive to Monaco, passing through Nice, Villefranche Bay, and Monaco. Stop in Eze to visit the medieval village and learn about perfume-making at Fragonard (note: a few steps to reach the top). Afterward, drive through La Turbie and see the 2000-year-old Trophy of the Alps before arriving in Monaco. Explore the Casino Square in Monte-
Excursion partagée Eze Monaco and Monte Carlo from Nice
Cost: From 53.37 USD · Duration: 5 hours · ★ 4.1 (880 reviews)
Experience the charm of the Côte d'Azur. Visit Eze, a medieval village and perfume Fragonard, the marvelous principality of Monaco, and the circuit of Formula 1.
Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)
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French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour
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Want to experience the French Riviera with funny terms? take your NiceCar Topolino to explore the French Riviera ! Our guide is here for you ! The views will astound you as you ride along the coast and discover this beautiful holiday getaway. Enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of the area at Fort Alban, a hillside fort from the 16th century wi
Brief
- Try Nice specialties such as socca, salade niçoise, pissaladière, pan bagnat and locally produced rosé.
- Nice is very walkable in the centre, with trams and buses useful for reaching the airport, port and outlying neighbourhoods. September school-term timetable changes may affect some Lignes d’Azur services (
ici.fr).
Safety and health
- Leishmaniasis is a rare but possible risk from sand-fly bites. Use insect repellent and cover exposed skin, especially around dusk and in warmer rural or vegetated areas (
cdc.gov).
- Tap water in Nice is generally drinkable. Do not drink from taps marked “eau non potable”, including some railway facilities; pharmacies are widely available for minor medical needs (
wikivoyage.org).
- For emergencies in France, call 112 or 15 for medical help, 17 for police and 18 for firefighters (
Recent News
- A woman in her 60s was seriously injured in a knife attack near avenue Georges Clemenceau and Nice-Ville station in mid-August. A 49-year-old British man was arrested, and the circumstances were under investigation. Visitors should take normal urban precautions around the station and avoid intervening in violent incidents (
connexionfrance.com).
- A September analysis ranked Nice Côte d’Azur Airport as Europe’s most stressful major airport because of congestion and flight-delay patterns. Allow extra time for check-in, security and ground transport, particularly at busy periods (
thetraveler.org).
