Nice

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Local time06:10 Sunrise07:45 Sunset18:48 Elevation0 m

Weather

When is the best time to visit Nice?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 28° August

Coldest month 6° January

Wettest month 138mm November

Rain per year 792mm

Rainy days per year 62

Sunshine hours per year 2,755

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Nice weather station, 8 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sunshine hours	Daylight
January	13.3 °C	5.8 °C	74 mm	5.8	156	9.3 h
February	13.5 °C	6.1 °C	54 mm	5.1	166	10.5 h
March	15.4 °C	8.3 °C	51 mm	4.9	217	11.9 h
April	17.4 °C	10.8 °C	69 mm	6.4	229	13.4 h
May	21.0 °C	14.5 °C	40 mm	5.1	270	14.7 h
June	24.7 °C	18.1 °C	36 mm	3.8	309	15.4 h
July	27.5 °C	20.8 °C	14 mm	1.8	349	15.1 h
August	27.9 °C	21.1 °C	17 mm	2.3	323	14.0 h
September	24.8 °C	17.7 °C	81 mm	4.9	249	12.5 h
October	21.0 °C	14.0 °C	128 mm	7.5	191	11.0 h
November	17.0 °C	9.7 °C	138 mm	8.5	151	9.7 h
December	14.1 °C	6.6 °C	90 mm	6.0	145	9.0 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day21 °C Night14 °C Rain128 mm

October in Nice: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Light windbreaker

Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes

Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

Olive oil and tapenadeOlive oil and tapenade are classic regional products.

WhereCours Saleya market and specialty shops

No reliable price data

Sources: freewalkingtour.com
Soaps and lavenderVieux Nice has shops selling lavender, olive and verbena soaps, sachets and essential oils.

WhereOld Town shops

No reliable price data

Sources: freewalkingtour.com
Niçoise sweets (candied fruit)Candied fruit is a Nice specialty.

WhereOld Town and port pastry shops

No reliable price data

Sources: freewalkingtour.com
Provençal potteryFound at the market and in Old Town workshops.

WhereCours Saleya market and Old Town

No reliable price data

Sources: freewalkingtour.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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