Nice (Côte d'Azur) · May
Low seasonFrance · Europe
Max Temp · May
21°
at night 16° · avg 19°
- Sunshine
- 8 h/day
- Rain Days
- 3 days
- Water Temp
- 18°
above average
39 mm · very dry
cool
In Nice (Côte d'Azur), May is 7°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
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Nice (Côte d'Azur) at 21°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 21°C, cooling to 15°C at night (daily average: 18°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 39 mm total. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Nice (Côte d'Azur) in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Nice (Côte d'Azur)?
- May is not an optimal month for Nice (Côte d'Azur) (Score: 75/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in May?
- In May, Nice (Côte d'Azur) sees daily highs of 21°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in May?
- In May, Nice (Côte d'Azur) receives an average of 39 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Nice (Côte d'Azur) get in May?
- Nice (Côte d'Azur) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in May?
- Water temperature in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in May averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
