Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Nice and the French Riviera
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Nice and the French Riviera are September, June, October — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is May, June, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Nice (Nice and the French Riviera) (25 m elevation).
Month by month
Nice and the French Riviera weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C / 55°F | 4.5 | 48 | |
| February | 14.2°C / 58°F | 3.7 | 57 | |
| March | 15.4°C / 60°F | 5.3 | 63 | |
| April | 17.6°C / 64°F | 6.5 | 73 | |
| May | 21.4°C / 71°F | 7.8 | 83 | |
| June | 25.4°C / 78°F | 5.8 | 85 | Best |
| July | 28.5°C / 83°F | 2 | 80 | Shoulder |
| August | 29.2°C / 85°F | 3 | 74 | Shoulder |
| September | 25.5°C / 78°F | 4.3 | 88 | Best |
| October | 21.2°C / 70°F | 7.3 | 84 | Best |
| November | 17.1°C / 63°F | 6.2 | 71 | |
| December | 13.6°C / 56°F | 6.3 | 51 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Nice and the French Riviera timing questions
What is the best month to visit Nice and the French Riviera?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are September, June, and October, with September scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is May, June, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Nice and the French Riviera?
August, with an average daily high of 29.2°C (85°F).
What is the rainiest month in Nice and the French Riviera?
May, averaging 7.8 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Nice and the French Riviera?
July and August — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.