Best Time to Visit Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Nice is at its sunniest and driest in June–August.
The best time to visit Nice for sunny, dry weather is June–August — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 7.9°C / 46.2°F in January to 23.2°C / 73.8°F in August, with rainfall from 16 mm / 0.6 in (July) to 136 mm / 5.4 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nice's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 19.9°C67.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.9°C73.2°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nice?
The best time to visit Nice for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 23.2°C / 73.8°F, and the driest is July with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nice's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nice?
The rainy season at Nice, Alpes-Maritimes runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 66 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is October (136 mm / 5.4 in).
What is the driest month in Nice?
The driest month in Nice is July, averaging about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.9°C / 73.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nice?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nice — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 136 mm / 5.4 in in October, and the coldest month averages 7.9°C / 46.2°F.
Is Nice climate different from France overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nice figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our France figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Nice specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.