Month guide · Nice · France
Nice in February
What February is really like in Nice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Carnival season brings parades and higher hotel prices; days are bright but cool, especially after sunset.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Nice: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (13°C (55°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:30
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days with clear Alpine views, Christmas lights in December and the Carnival in February; some beach clubs close.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February 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 February
- Nice Carnival — parades and flower battles on Place Masséna and the Promenade (usually mid-February to early March)
- Menton Lemon Festival — giant citrus sculptures in Menton (usually February to early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Arénas
Parc Phoenix
A botanical park near the airport end of the Promenade, built around one of Europe's largest greenhouses, the Diamant Vert, which holds tropical plants, butterflies and small animals.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Rainy day
Nature · Le Port
Mont Boron and Fort du Mont Alban
Take a bus up to the fort and walk down through the forest to the port; bring water as there are few shops.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Vieux Nice
The old town's lanes, such as Rue Droite and Rue de la Préfecture, hide baroque chapels, small museums and some of the best places to try socca and pissaladière.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · Jean-Médecin and Place Masséna
Place Masséna
Come back after dark to see Plensa's illuminated figures, then walk the Promenade du Paillon's water mirror.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Nice?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 February a good time to visit Nice?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Carnival season brings parades and higher hotel prices; days are bright but cool, especially after sunset.
+How warm is Nice in February?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nice in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.