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Nice in April
What April is really like in Nice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Warm afternoons and green hills; the sea is still cold, and Easter holidays bring the first busy weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Nice: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (15°C (59°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:14
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Spring (March–May). Blossom, mild sunshine and quiet museums; too early to swim for most people, but perfect for walking and day trips along the coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Nice, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Sainte-Réparate Cathedral
Nice's 17th-century baroque cathedral, dedicated to the city's patron saint, faces Place Rossetti with a tiled dome and an ornate interior of side chapels.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Museum · Baumettes
Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret
Walk up from the western Promenade; the villa's garden and staircase are worth seeing on their own.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Seafront
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's seafront promenade runs about 7 kilometres around the Baie des Anges from the airport to the foot of Castle Hill.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
Viewpoint · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Castle Hill (Colline du Château)
Climb up from the old town in the late afternoon and walk down the far side to the port for dinner.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 10°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Nice?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Nice in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Nice?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm afternoons and green hills; the sea is still cold, and Easter holidays bring the first busy weekends.
+How warm is Nice in April?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nice in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.