Nice, France Weather and Climate

Nice Weather and Historic Climate

Nice is a city on the Côte d'Azur of the Mediterranean's French Riviera, not far from Italy. Nice is the fifth largest city in France.

Nice weather is tempered by the Mediterranean sea. Summers can be hot and a bit muggy. Winters, as you can see from the charts below, are wet.

Nice, France - When To Go

Spring can be cooler than you'd expect. To avoid crowds the May-June and September periods are probably the best times to go. Still, since Nice is a beach town, most people like to travel in the summer when temperatures peak and the Mediterranean beaches are most compelling.

Nice Historic Temperatures and Precipitation

The climate charts below show the historic high and low temperatures and average monthly precipitation for Nice.