Nice Holiday Weather Overview
Nice is one of the cities that make up the glamorous French Riviera and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. The city of Nice can be found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France on the south east coast of France with the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Best food and places to eat in Nice
Nice has some beautiful restaurants that serve French, Mediterranean, Seafood and Italian cuisine.
Some of the best French restaurants in Nice are not all high and fine dining establishments but include Le Sejour Café, La Route du Miam, Jan, the Hangout Restaurant, La Roustide, the Pastry Plaisirs, the Bistrot Chaud-Vin, Chez Papa Fred and Melodynice.
If you want something other than French cuisine when visiting Nice then there are restaurants such as Gelateria Azzurro, Arlequin Gelati Italiani, Le Vingt4, Vino & Cucina, Oliviera and La Petite Table.
Top hotels in Nice
There lots of hotels to choose from in Nice that are designed to fit a wide range of prices ranges that include the Hotel Villa Les Cygnes, the Nice Garden Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranee, Le Castel Enchante, the Hotel due Petit Palais, the Hotel La Perouse, the Hotel Cronstadt, the Ajoupa Aprt’hotel Nice, the Hotel Negresco, the Hotel Vila Victoria and the Boscolo Exedra Nice.
For smaller motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, private rentals and hostels in Nice there are places such as Vista Azzurra, Au Jardin de Victorine, the Villa Kilauea, Le Dortoir, the Villa L’Aimee, Chez Josephine, the Hotel Victor Hugo Nice and Mas de Oliviers.
Things to do and see in Nice
Nice is an area of spectacular natural beauty as well as having some beautiful museums and exquisite historical landmarks that include Castle Hill, the Musee National Marc Chagall, the Promenade du Paillon, the Old Town, the Promendade de Anglais, the Cote d’Azur Observatory, the Phoenix Parc Floral de Nice, the Place Massena, the Place Garibaldi and the Parc forestier du Mont-Boron.
When is the best month to visit Nice?
July is the best time to visit Nice as the temperatures are at the height with an average high of 27 degrees Celsius and the lowest rainfall of the year with an average rainfall of 20mm meaning that you get the driest weather to visit this beautiful city.
Summer in Nice
June, July and August see average day time temperatures of between 24 and 29°C - but because these are average figures, it's clear that the temperatures are often considerably higher. However, the mistral winds blow in from the coast, helping to cool the city down, particularly in the evening, which comes as a relief after the scorching daytime heat.
Summer is the most popular time to visit Nice, of course, largely thanks to the beautiful weather and the traditional holiday season in Europe. This means the city is crowded, but vibrant. People watching is a popular pastime, especially along the Promenade.
Autumn in Nice
September and October in Nice are still warm, with daily highs of between 21 and 25°C. However, the nights are getting cooler at this time of the year, and by November, the daily highs are down to around 16°C. This is the wettest time of year, so you can expect a few short, sharp showers, but they tend to be over quickly and do not linger.
Autumn light in Nice is beautiful, and the mistral winds keep the skies mostly clear, allowing the maximum hours of sunshine.
Winter in Nice
Winter is Nice is very mild, which makes it a popular winter destination for Europeans who are keen to escape their own winters. Temperatures hover at between 10 and 12°C during the daytime, and rarely fall below 4 or 5 degrees overnight. Snow is almost unheard of and frost is uncommon.
You may experience some rain in the winter months, but as in the autumn, it's over quickly and does not disrupt activities.
There are a lot of cultural events to enjoy in Nice in the winter, when the attention moves from the beaches to the museums, galleries and theatres.
Spring in Nice
Although Nice is a year round destination, spring sees it come alive again after a more low key winter. The carnival in February is a 3 week extravaganza of music and colour - a very popular time to visit. As the spring progresses, Nice warms up considerably, and the weather in March and April can be very pleasant. It's a good time to enjoy all the resort has to offer before the crowds arrive.
What to pack and wear in Nice?
For visiting Nice in the spring, autumn and winter it is wise to at least carry an umbrella with you if not a waterproof jacket of some description. Warmer clothes are also necessary due to the lower temperatures during the evenings and nights and temperature dips during the day.
The summer is the driest period and therefore light clothing with a light waterproof such as a poncho is advisable to cope with heat and the possibility of some rain.
Best months to visit Nice?
June and September are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Nice. The weather averages gathered from Nice weather forecast and Nice weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 24°c and average of 268.7333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Nice?
February and January are the coldest months with temperature at around 5°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Nice?
November and October receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 188.89mm.
Travelling to Nice? Check out our Weather averages of Nice to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Nice section.