Nice, France: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Nice, France? If you're planning to go to Nice, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Nice, France

Based on the climate and weather in Nice, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Nice, France by month

January

January here is crisp. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear

February

February for Nice is cool. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Umbrella

March

If you visit Nice during March, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Dresses
Socks
Rain coat

April

Traveling to Nice in April, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Standard footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece

May

May in Nice is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Socks
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses

June

June in this region is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Dresses
Light footwear

July

If you go to Nice in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Skirts
Light footwear
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Dresses

August

If you go to Nice in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sandals
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella

September

If you go to Nice in September, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear

October

October in Nice is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage

November

November in Nice is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear

December

If you visit Nice during December, you are likely to find that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Dresses
Waterproof luggage

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Nice, France

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Nice, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Nice
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
If you plan to visit a synagogue, take appropriate clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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