Monthly climate guide
Nice weather in August
With highs near 26°C (78°F) and lows around 24°C (74°F), August feels warm in Nice. Rainfall averages about 24 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
- Even after dark it stays around 24°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
- It's humid — around 72% — so the heat feels heavier.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 64% less rain than Nice's average.
August is typically Nice's warmest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
24°C
74°F
Rainfall
24 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
26%
cloud · mostly sunny
Nice weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 10°C / 50°F | 59 mm | 72% | 59% |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 9°C / 49°F | 68 mm | 73% | 57% |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 11°C / 52°F | 88 mm | 75% | 50% |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 65 mm | 77% | 50% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 16°C / 61°F | 54 mm | 78% | 49% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 68°F | 36 mm | 76% | 36% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 23°C / 73°F | 25 mm | 74% | 27% |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 74°F | 24 mm | 72% | 26% |
| September | 23°C / 74°F | 21°C / 70°F | 41 mm | 72% | 39% |
| October | 20°C / 67°F | 17°C / 63°F | 104 mm | 75% | 51% |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 14°C / 57°F | 162 mm | 74% | 57% |
| December | 14°C / 56°F | 11°C / 53°F | 75 mm | 72% | 53% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Nice?
Our Nice guide recommends: May to June or September, when the Mediterranean coast is warm without peak-season crowds.
Try socca, a chickpea-flour flatbread sold at market stalls, and salade niçoise, both born in this city.
Best time to visit Nice →Other France cities in August
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Nice in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Nice?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Nice, with highs around 26°C and about 24 mm of rain.
How warm is Nice in August?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 24°C (74°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in August?
Nice typically gets around 24 mm of rain in August — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Nice?
May to June or September, when the Mediterranean coast is warm without peak-season crowds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nice (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.