Weather in Nice

About Nice

Nice sprawls along the Promenade des Anglais where Belle Époque grandeur meets Mediterranean immediacy. Pastel buildings tumble down to pebble beaches; the old town smells of olive oil and history; the hinterland offers mountains and medieval villages. This is Riviera glamour made accessible.

Country

France

Best months to visit

June, July, August, September

Currency

EUR

Language

French

Things to do in Nice

Walk the Promenade des Anglais at sunrise Explore the Vieille Ville (old town) maze Climb Castle Hill for city and sea views Visit the Musée Matisse (Impressionist art) Day trip to Villefranche-sur-Mer or Monaco Browse flower markets and pebble beaches

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

12C

Cool, with occasional showers.

February

13C

Cool, with occasional showers.

March

15C

Cool, with occasional showers.

April

18C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

May

21C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

Recommended

June

25C

Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.

Recommended

July

28C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

August

28C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

September

25C

Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.

October

21C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

November

16C

Cool, with some rainy days.

December

13C

Cool, with occasional showers.

Nice is the Cote d'Azur's most liveable city — a long pebble beach and the famous Promenade des Anglais front a tightly packed old town of ochre buildings, morning markets at Cours Saleya, and pasta-and-socca cooking that owes as much to Italy as to France. It's also the best base for day trips to Monaco, Eze and the smaller Riviera towns by train.

Best areas to stay in Nice

Vieux Nice (Old Town)

Narrow ochre-coloured streets, the Cours Saleya market, and some of the city's best casual restaurants.

Promenade des Anglais

The iconic seafront promenade running the length of the pebble beach, popular for walking, cycling and sea swims.

Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau)

A hilltop park with panoramic views over the bay, reached by steps or a lift from the old town.

Cimiez

A quieter hillside district with the Matisse and Chagall museums and Roman ruins.

Getting to Nice

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Flights

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is one of France's busiest, with direct flights from across Europe and some long-haul routes.

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From London

~2 hours by air from London; the airport is about 20-30 minutes from the city centre by tram or bus.

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Getting around

The city centre is walkable; a tram and bus network covers the wider city, and local trains reach Monaco, Eze and Cannes within 20-40 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nice?

May, June and September offer warm weather and sea swimming without the peak-July-August crowds and prices; spring and autumn are good for sightseeing without beach plans.

Is Nice's beach sand or pebbles?

Pebbles — most visitors bring or rent a mat, or use one of the paid beach club sections that provide loungers and mattresses.

Can I day-trip to Monaco or Eze from Nice?

Yes — both are easily reached by local train or bus in 20-30 minutes, making Nice a convenient and more affordable base for exploring the wider Riviera.

What should I eat in Nice?

Try socca (a chickpea flour pancake), salade nicoise, and pissaladiere at Cours Saleya market, which also has a flower market most mornings.

How walkable is Nice?

Very — the old town, promenade, main train station and Castle Hill are all within easy walking distance, with a tram covering longer journeys.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

Loved starting each morning at the Cours Saleya market for socca and pastries, then a swim off the pebble beach before exploring the old town's back streets.

Claire D. · June 2024

★★★★★

Used Nice as a base and trained out to Eze and Monaco on consecutive days — both were easy half-day trips and much cheaper to stay in Nice itself.

Marco B. · September 2023

★★★★☆

The Promenade des Anglais walk up to Castle Hill at sunset was a highlight, with views back over the whole bay. Pebbles took some getting used to on the beach though.

Helga T. · May 2024