Nice (Côte d'Azur) · February
Low seasonFrance · Europe
Max Temp · February
14°
at night 7° · avg 10°
- Sunshine
- 5 h/day
- Rain Days
- 4 days
- Water Temp
- 14°
below average
60 mm · very dry
cool
In Nice (Côte d'Azur), February is 15°C cooler than the warmest month (August).
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
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
February in Nice (Côte d'Azur) is on the cool side — with highs around 13°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 13°C during the day and drop to 7°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (60 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Events & Festivals
- Carnaval de Nicevariabel (Mitte Februar bis Anfang März, ~3 Wochen)
Einer der größten Karnevals Europas mit prächtigen Blumenschlachten (Bataille de Fleurs) auf der Promenade des Anglais und abendlichen Lampionumzügen. Die Tradition reicht bis ins 13. Jahrhundert zurück.
Packing list for Nice (Côte d'Azur) in February
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Nice (Côte d'Azur)?
- February is not an optimal month for Nice (Côte d'Azur) (Score: 51/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in February?
- In February, Nice (Côte d'Azur) sees daily highs of 13°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 10°C.
- How much rain falls in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in February?
- In February, Nice (Côte d'Azur) receives an average of 60 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Nice (Côte d'Azur) get in February?
- Nice (Côte d'Azur) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in February?
- Water temperature in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in February averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.