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Nice
Visit in July — score 87/100 · avg high 83°F · 3 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | 47° | 55° | 41° | 7 | 55 | 9.1h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 44 | 49° | 56° | 43° | 8 | 76 | 10.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 50 | 52° | 60° | 45° | 8 | 79 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 57 | 57° | 64° | 51° | 10 | 74 | 13.2h | High | Average |
| May | 67 | 64° | 70° | 57° | 11 | 61 | 14.5h | High | Above avg |
| June | 82 | 72° | 78° | 65° | 7 | 39 | 15.2h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| July | 87 | 77° | 83° | 70° | 3 | 13 | 15.0h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 81 | 78° | 84° | 71° | 5 | 18 | 13.8h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 77 | 71° | 77° | 64° | 7 | 50 | 12.3h | High | Above avg |
| October | 63 | 63° | 70° | 57° | 9 | 116 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 43 | 55° | 62° | 49° | 11 | 126 | 9.4h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 41 | 49° | 56° | 43° | 8 | 84 | 8.8h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 58/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Nice (March, April, May) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 51°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 58/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Summer
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Nice (June, July, August) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 69°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 87/100.
Fall
- Score
- 61/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Nice (September, October, November) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 57°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 61/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 77/100.
Winter
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 56°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Nice (December, January, February) brings average highs of 56°F and lows of 43°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 44/100.
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