Best time to visit Nice
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Nice
11 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Nice).
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NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice ! - 2
Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour - 3
Private French Home Cooking Class near Nice with a Local Chef - 4
5h Private excursion on the FrenchRiviera from Cannes or Nice - 5
From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling - 6
Nice: Panoramic Guided Tour in an Open-Top Electric Car - 7
Full day Guided Tour: Monaco-Monte Carlo-Èze from Nice or Cannes - 8
Wine Tasting Class: Tour de France in 8 wines (Nice City Centre) - 9
Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting in Nice - 10
Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour - 11
★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill
Last refreshed 2026-05-27.
Similar climatesCannes98% · Marseille95% · Barcelona93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Nice (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Nice's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5–13 | 10 | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 64% | 14 | 168 | 1 | Quiet | 8 |
| Feb | 6–14 | 12 | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 63% | 16 | 185 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 8–15 | 13 | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 58% | 18 | 221 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Apr | 10–18 | 15 | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 57% | 17 | 250 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 14–21 | 21 | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 64% | 15 | 274 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 18–25 | 27 | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 65% | 14 | 303 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 21–28 | 31 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 60% | 13 | 332 | 8 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 22–29 | 31 | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 54% | 14 | 293 | 7 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 18–25 | 25 | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 55% | 16 | 237 | 5 | Busy | 10 |
| Oct | 14–21 | 21 | 9 | 105 | 11.7 | 65% | 15 | 201 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 10–17 | 15 | 8 | 68 | 8.5 | 62% | 15 | 173 | 2 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | 6–14 | 11 | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 67% | 14 | 163 | 1 | Busy | 7 |
UV Index in Nice by Month
UV index in Nice peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
10/1018–25°C · 5 rain days (61h) · 237 sun hours · 55% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
9/1018–25°C (feels 27°C) · 7 rain days (66h) · 303 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
April
9/1010–18°C (feels 15°C) · 8 rain days (78h) · 250 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
8/105–13°C (feels 10°C) · 5 rain days (70h) · 168 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
8/106–14°C (feels 12°C) · 5 rain days (51h) · 185 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
9/108–15°C (feels 13°C) · 7 rain days (72h) · 221 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
9/1014–21°C · 9 rain days (90h) · 274 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
July
8/1021–28°C (feels 31°C) · 2 rain days (20h) · 332 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
8/1022–29°C (feels 31°C) · 4 rain days (33h) · 293 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
8/1014–21°C · 9 rain days (105h) · 201 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
November
8/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 8 rain days (68h) · 173 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
7/106–14°C (feels 11°C) · 7 rain days (89h) · 163 sun hours · 67% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Nice
When is the best time to visit Nice?
September is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–25°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, April.
What is the worst time to visit Nice?
December is the lowest-scoring month (7/10). Typical conditions: 6–14°C (7 rainy days).
Is Nice too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Nice?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Nice have good weather but fewer tourists?
March (climate 9/10, crowd index 10) and April (climate 9/10, crowd index 10) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Nice by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Nice in July?
July is the peak UV month in Nice, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Nice on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Nice bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: February. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 18 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.