Nice Weather Forecast
Nice weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Nice compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Nice.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 8 mi | 62°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Marseille | 99 mi | 62°F | about the same | 27 in |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 125 mi | 15°F | 78°F cooler | 50 in |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 125 mi | 59°F | 35°F cooler | 74 in |
| Mont Blanc | 148 mi | 4°F | 89°F cooler | 64 in |
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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 10:35 PM.
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 10:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
