Month guide · Nice · France
Nice in August
What August is really like in Nice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Warmest sea of the year and French holiday crowds; occasional thunderstorms break the heat late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Nice: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (27°C (81°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and lively, with the jazz festival and fireworks; beaches and trains are crowded and hotel prices peak in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Cannes fireworks festival — pyrotechnic displays over the bay of Cannes (usually July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Castle Hill (Colline du Château)
The fortress that once crowned this rock was demolished in 1706, and the hill is now a shaded park with an artificial waterfall, a playground, ruins of the old cathedral and the city's best viewpoints over the Baie des Anges on one side and Port Lympia on the other.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Couples
Park · Jean-Médecin and Place Masséna
Promenade du Paillon
Bring a change of clothes for small children if you plan to stop at the water mirror in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Garden · Cimiez
Monastère de Cimiez and gardens
The Franciscan monastery's terraced gardens of roses and lemon trees look out over the Paillon valley to the sea.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Couples
Waterfront · Le Port
Port Lympia
Walk round the eastern quay past the lighthouse towards Coco Beach for views back to Castle Hill.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Food
- Views
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nice.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Nice?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Nice in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Nice?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warmest sea of the year and French holiday crowds; occasional thunderstorms break the heat late in the month.
+How warm is Nice in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nice in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.