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Best time to visit Nice: month by month
Short answer
The best months are May, June and September, with highs of about 22–26°C and warm sea. July and August are hot (29°C) and crowded, while winter is mild and sunny at 12–14°C with the Carnival in February.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 5°C | 6 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 6°C | 4 | high |
| Mar | 16°C | 8°C | 4 | medium |
| Apr | 17°C | 10°C | 8 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 10 | high |
| Jun | 26°C | 19°C | 7 | high |
| Jul | 29°C | 22°C | 3 | very high |
| Aug | 29°C | 21°C | 4 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 18°C | 4 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 15°C | 7 | medium |
| Nov | 17°C | 9°C | 7 | low |
| Dec | 14°C | 6°C | 7 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from 16°C in March to 22°C in May, with lows of 8–15°C. May can bring about 10 rainy days, plus the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry: highs of 26–29°C and lows of 19–22°C, with 3–7 rainy days a month. Peak crowds and prices; the sea is warmest in August.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is excellent at 26°C, October 22°C; November cools to 17°C with occasional heavy autumn storms.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and often sunny: highs of 12–14°C and lows of 5–6°C. Quiet and cheap, except for the Carnival and the Menton Lemon Festival in February.
Events worth planning around
- Nice Carnival and the Battle of Flowers (February)
- Menton Lemon Festival (February)
- Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix (May)
- Nice Jazz Festival (July)
When to avoid
Avoid July and August if you dislike crowds and high hotel prices. Book well ahead, or avoid, the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival weeks in May.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Nice?
May, June and September, with highs of 22–26°C and warm sea.
Can you swim in Nice in October?
Often yes in early October, when the sea is still fairly warm and highs are about 22°C.
Is Nice worth visiting in winter?
Yes: highs are 12–14°C, it is often sunny, and prices are low, with the Carnival in February.