Nice Weather in August
France · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (78°F)
Avg low23°C (74°F)
Rainfall28 mm (1.1 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Nice in August sees daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), dropping to about 23°C (74°F) at night. August is summer in France. The month is fairly dry, with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 6 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 13.8 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Nice?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Nice. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (78°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (74°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (76°F) |
| Rainfall | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Cloud cover | 28% |
| Daylight | 13.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.3 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 10 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Nice in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Nice weather in other months
Jan12°C / 10°C57 mmGoodFeb12°C / 10°C58 mmGoodMar13°C / 11°C67 mmGoodApr16°C / 13°C56 mmExcellentMay19°C / 16°C55 mmExcellentJun23°C / 20°C33 mmExcellentJul25°C / 23°C18 mmExcellentAug26°C / 23°C28 mmExcellentSep23°C / 21°C54 mmExcellentOct20°C / 18°C91 mmExcellentNov16°C / 14°C123 mmFairDec13°C / 11°C83 mmGood
← JulyBest time to visit NiceSeptember →
Nearby in August
- Monaco26°C · 28 mm
- Cannes30°C · 24 mm
- Marseille32°C · 21 mm
- Ajaccio30°C · 15 mm
- Milan29°C · 85 mm
- Pisa31°C · 37 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.