Monthly climate guide
Nice weather in January
January in Nice is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and night-time lows near 10°C (50°F). The month usually brings about 59 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Only one month is cooler in Nice than January.
- Just 160 km apart, but Nice runs about 2°C warmer than Marseille this month.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
59 mm
some rain
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
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 January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January 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 January
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Nice in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Nice?
January is cool in Nice, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Nice in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in January?
Nice typically gets around 59 mm of rain in January — 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.