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Best time to visit Nice & the Riviera
For beach weather, the best time to visit Nice & the Riviera is June to September. For sightseeing in milder weather, try May and October.
Nice & the Riviera month by month
From daily weather for 2011–2025. Tap a month for the full picture.
- January14°CoolSea 15° · 6 rainy days
- February14°CoolSea 14° · 6 rainy days
- March16°CoolSea 14° · 6 rainy days
- April18°CoolSea 15° · 7 rainy days
- May21°Good for sightseeingSea 18° · 6 rainy days
- June25°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 23° · 4 rainy days
- July28°Beach weatherSea 26° · 2 rainy days
- August29°Beach weatherSea 27° · 3 rainy days
- September26°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 24° · 4 rainy days
- October22°Good for sightseeingSea 21° · 7 rainy days
- November18°CoolSea 18° · 8 rainy days
- December15°CoolSea 16° · 5 rainy days
Beach weather = highs of 25°C or more and fewer than seven rainy days. Good for sightseeing = highs between 18°C and 28°C and fewer than ten rainy days. Very hot = highs of 33°C or more. Wet = ten or more rainy days. Cool = highs below 18°C. How we measure
Quick answers
- When is the best time to visit Nice & the Riviera?
- For beach weather, the best time to visit Nice & the Riviera is June to September. For sightseeing in milder weather, try May and October.
- What is the hottest month in Nice & the Riviera?
- August, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
- When is the sea warmest in Nice & the Riviera?
- August, at about 27°C. It is coolest in February, at about 14°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Nice & the Riviera?
- November, with rain on about 8 days and 134 mm in a typical month.