Monthly climate guide
Nice weather in December
With highs near 14°C (56°F) and lows around 11°C (53°F), December feels cool in Nice. Rainfall averages about 75 mm (some rain) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Castle Hill and Promenade des Anglais.
- Just 160 km apart, but Nice runs about 2°C warmer than Marseille this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- December brings early winter to Nice.
Avg high
14°C
56°F
Avg low
11°C
53°F
Rainfall
75 mm
some rain
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
53%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
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 December
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December 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 December
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Nice in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Nice?
December is a reasonable time for Nice: highs around 14°C and about 75 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Nice in December?
Average highs are about 14°C (56°F) and average lows about 11°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in December?
Nice typically gets around 75 mm of rain in December — some rain.
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.