Nice month by month

The best time to visit Nice

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Nice is September · May · June: 25° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	13° / 5°	Low	$	Fair
February	13° / 5°	Moderate	$$	Great
March	15° / 7°	Low	$	Fair
April	17° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	20° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	24° / 16°	High	$$	Ideal
July	27° / 19°	High	$$$	Fair
August	28° / 20°	High	$$$	Fair
September	25° / 17°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
October	21° / 13°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	16° / 9°	Low	$	Quiet
December	13° / 6°	Low	$	Fair

Best months September May June October

The year in Nice

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Nice.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 17°C · Warm, sunny days before the summer crowds arrive

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 26°C · Long days and swimmable sea without peak heat

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 21°C · Warm sea and thinner crowds after the rush

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 13°C · Nice Carnival floats parade along the promenade

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·June

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·November

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·November

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

February ·July ·June

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 5° – 28°
Strongest months: September, May, June
Good for: beach · city · food · romance

Events in Nice

Feb Nice Carnival — Flower-covered floats and giant papier-mâché figures parade along the Promenade des Anglais for two weeks.
Jul Nice Jazz Festival — International jazz and soul acts perform in the Roman arena and gardens of Cimiez each July.
Jun Fête de la Musique — Free concerts fill streets and squares across the city for France's nationwide summer solstice music festival.
Nov Nice Marathon — Runners race along the Baie des Anges coastline each November, finishing on the Promenade des Anglais.

Every month in Nice

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Nice in January 13° · $ Fair Nice in February 13° · $$ Great Nice in March 15° · $ Fair Nice in April 17° · $$ Great Nice in May 20° · $$ Ideal Nice in June 24° · $$ Ideal Nice in July 27° · $$$ Fair Nice in August 28° · $$$ Fair Nice in September 25° · $$ Ideal Nice in October 21° · $$ Great Nice in November 16° · $ Quiet Nice in December 13° · $ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Nice?

What is the cheapest time to visit Nice?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 66%.

What is the weather like in Nice?

Average highs sit around 28°C with lows near 5°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Nice