Nice Weather in May
France · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (66°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall55 mm (2.2 in)
RatingExcellent 9.3/10
Expect mild days in Nice in May: the average high is 19°C (66°F) and the average low is 16°C (61°F). May is spring in France. The month is fairly dry, with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 14.5 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Nice?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Nice. The weather rates excellent (9.3/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (66°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 50% |
| Daylight | 14.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.6 km/h |
| vs April | 3°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Nice in May
- 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
← AprilBest time to visit NiceJune →
Nearby in May
- Monaco19°C · 55 mm
- Cannes21°C · 56 mm
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm
- Ajaccio21°C · 67 mm
- Milan22°C · 118 mm
- Pisa23°C · 55 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.