Nice (Côte d'Azur) · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonFrance · Europe
Max Temp · August
28°
at night 22° · avg 25°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 9 h/day
- Rain Days
- 1 days
- Water Temp
- 24°
above average
16 mm · very dry
pleasantly warm
August is the warmest month of the year in Nice (Côte d'Azur).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 14° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 5h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h | 4h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d64mm | 4d60mm | 4d60mm | 4d55mm | 3d39mm | 2d20mm | 1d9mm | 1d16mm | 3d58mm | 5d87mm | 6d118mm | 5d87mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Nice (Côte d'Azur) — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 28°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 22°C at night (daily average: 25°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 16 mm total. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Packing list for Nice (Côte d'Azur) in August
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Nice (Côte d'Azur)?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Nice (Côte d'Azur) (Climate Score: 96/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in August?
- In August, Nice (Côte d'Azur) sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 22°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in August?
- In August, Nice (Côte d'Azur) receives an average of 16 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Nice (Côte d'Azur) get in August?
- Nice (Côte d'Azur) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in August?
- Water temperature in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in August averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
