Climate in Nice — Annual Weather Overview
Nice has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is August (average high 28.9°C) and the coolest is January (12.6°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 16.3°C swing between August highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 615mm. October is the wettest month at 104.2mm, while July averages just 10.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.3 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 18.2°C, 145mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.7°C, 92mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 21.4°C, 213mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 13.4°C, 166mm rain.
Nice — Monthly Temperatures
Nice — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
All year
ℹ️ No months to avoid
Weather in Nice stays reasonable all year.
Nice weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 5.1°C | 46.8mm | 7.3h | 5 | 10/10 |
| February | 14.0°C | 6.2°C | 23.6mm | 8.9h | 4 | 10/10 |
| March | 15.4°C | 7.9°C | 31.8mm | 9.8h | 5 | 10/10 |
| April | 17.5°C | 10.2°C | 41.3mm | 11.1h | 7 | 10/10 |
| May | 21.6°C | 14.7°C | 71.6mm | 11.8h | 9 | 10/10 |
| June | 25.7°C | 18.8°C | 52.6mm | 13.5h | 6 | 10/10 |
| July | 28.5°C | 21.3°C | 10.5mm | 14.3h | 2 | 10/10 |
| August | 28.9°C | 21.3°C | 28.7mm | 12.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| September | 25.8°C | 18.4°C | 34.6mm | 10.8h | 4 | 10/10 |
| October | 21.2°C | 14.0°C | 104.2mm | 8.9h | 7 | 9/10 |
| November | 17.1°C | 9.7°C | 74.1mm | 7.7h | 8 | 10/10 |
| December | 13.5°C | 6.2°C | 95.6mm | 6.8h | 8 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Nice. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Sorted on weather — now sort the packing
Our sister site has a ready-made checklist for this exact trip.
Nice packing list →More about France — currency, language and key facts at 247CountryInfo →
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Nice have?
Nice has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 12.6°C in January to 28.9°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Nice?
August is the hottest month in Nice, with average highs of 28.9°C and lows of 21.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Nice?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 12.6°C and lows of 5.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Nice?
October is the wettest month, averaging 104.2mm of rainfall over around 7 rainy days.
How much rain does Nice get per year?
Nice receives around 615mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (10.5mm).
When is the best time to visit Nice?
The best time to visit Nice is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
Compare Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt and 800+ rental companies — book now, pay at pickup.
Compare car hire prices → Affiliate link — we earn a commission at no extra cost to youAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links.
For the packing side of things, our sister site has a ready-made checklist: Nice packing list at 247PackingList. For currency, language and country facts see the France guide at 247CountryInfo.
Trip essentials for Nice
UPF 50+ sun protection
Nice's strong UV calls for proper coverage — BloqUV blocks 98%.
Get BloqUV →Sunglasses for sunny trips
Heading somewhere this sunny? Otra's trend-led frames are built for travel.
Get Otra Eyewear →Check clothing sizes in France at 247Sizing before you shop for the trip.
More Nice travel essentials
Book UK airport parking
Flying out to Nice from the UK? Compare Gatwick, Luton, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Compare Airport Parking →Travel first aid kit
Compact, TSA-friendly — covers the basics wherever you travel.
Check Price →Last updated:
Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.