Nice Weather Forecast
Nice weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Nice is a city in France. Nice is known for French Riviera beaches and promenade. It has a population of about 342.000.
Right now it is 71°F (21°C) in Nice with clear. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 70°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nice is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 42°F.
The closest major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 151 mi away. Nearby highlights include Promenade des Anglais Beach, Gran Paradiso National Park, Cinque Terre National Park and Mont Blanc.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Nice today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Nice right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:05 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Nice
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 70° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 73° | 65% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 81° / 70° | 80% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 74° | 1% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 75° | 55% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 76° | 52% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 69° | 17% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 68° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 69° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 70° | 7% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 72° | 8% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 69° | 10% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 71° | 8% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 70° | 5% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 91° / 72° | — | 18 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Nice month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 42° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 58° | 45° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 46° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 51° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 57° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 67° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 85° | 71° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 85° | 71° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 77° | 63° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 58° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 62° | 47° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 57° | 43° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Nice
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Air quality and pollen in Nice
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Nice
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by beach in Nice
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Explore Nice
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nice?
Nice is a city in France. Its coordinates are 43.7102, 7.262. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Nice right now?
It is currently 71°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nice?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Nice, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nice in?
Nice observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:05 AM.
How many people live in Nice?
Nice has a population of approximately 342.000.
What is the nearest airport to Nice?
The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 151 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 267 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 279 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Nice?
Popular options include Promenade des Anglais Beach, Gran Paradiso National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Mont Blanc, Leaning Tower of Pisa and Matterhorn.
What places are in Nice?
Nice covers 1 places in this atlas, including Promenade des Anglais Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
