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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur gets 738 mm of precipitation a year over about 84 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).
Mediterranean climate
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 13°C in January to 28°C in August. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 6° | 14° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 11° | 18° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 20° | 27° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 21° |
How much rain does Nice get?
Nice gets 738 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 84 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 97% of France.
November is the wettest month, with 129 mm. July is the driest, with 11 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 38 days, to February 13, 2022.
Nice weather by month
Nice weather in January
In January, Nice averages a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (2015) and the record low is -7°C (1985).
Nice weather in February
In February, Nice averages a high of 14°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 25°C (1990) and the record low is -2°C (1983).
Nice weather in March
In March, Nice averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 26°C (2007) and the record low is 0°C (2005).
Nice weather in April
In April, Nice averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 27°C (1977) and the record low is 4°C (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nice weather in May
In May, Nice averages a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2022) and the record low is 5°C (1973). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nice weather in June
In June, Nice averages a high of 25°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 34°C (2019) and the record low is 9°C (1984). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nice weather in July
In July, Nice averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (1988) and the record low is 13°C (1987).
Nice weather in August
In August, Nice averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 35°C (2003) and the record low is 13°C (1986).
Nice weather in September
In September, Nice averages a high of 25°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 33°C (2009) and the record low is 8°C (1973). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nice weather in October
In October, Nice averages a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 28°C (1997) and the record low is 2°C (2003). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nice weather in November
In November, Nice averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 129 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 26°C (2004) and the record low is 2°C (1998).
Nice weather in December
In December, Nice averages a high of 14°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 89 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (2013) and the record low is -2°C (1973).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Nice
July is the sunniest month in Nice, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest, at 43%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 51% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Nice is sunnier than 90% of France.
Humidity peaks in October at 78% and is lowest in March at 68%.
Nice has about 3 days a year above 32°C. Nice is cooler than 93% of France.
Nice weather records
These records cover COTE D AZUR during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Nice station is 39°C, on July 17, 1988. The coldest is -7°C, on January 9, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 237 mm of precipitation, on December 18, 1983.
28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Nice
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 6°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 14°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 13° | 72 mm | 7 | 72% | 48% | 22° | -7° |
| February | 6° | 14° | 53 mm | 6 | 70% | 52% | 25° | -2° |
| March | 8° | 16° | 48 mm | 7 | 68% | 48% | 26° | 0° |
| April | 11° | 17° | 64 mm | 9 | 69% | 50% | 27° | 4° |
| May | 14° | 21° | 42 mm | 8 | 75% | 44% | 32° | 5° |
| June | 18° | 25° | 34 mm | 6 | 77% | 52% | 34° | 9° |
| July | 21° | 28° | 11 mm | 3 | 76% | 66% | 39° | 13° |
| August | 21° | 28° | 15 mm | 4 | 71% | 64% | 35° | 13° |
| September | 18° | 25° | 66 mm | 7 | 71% | 53% | 33° | 8° |
| October | 14° | 21° | 116 mm | 9 | 78% | 43% | 28° | 2° |
| November | 9° | 17° | 129 mm | 10 | 73% | 50% | 26° | 2° |
| December | 6° | 14° | 89 mm | 8 | 76% | 46% | 21° | -2° |
Station: COTE D AZUR, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Nice climate questions
How much rain does Nice get?
Nice gets 738 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 84 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Nice?
November is the wettest month in Nice, with 129 mm. July is the driest, with 11 mm.
How many rainy days does Nice have a year?
Nice has about 84 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Nice?
July is the warmest month in Nice, with an average high of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Nice?
January is the coldest month in Nice, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Nice?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Nice station is 39°C, set on July 17, 1988. The record low is -7°C, on January 9, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Nice?
July is the sunniest month in Nice, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Nice?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.