Month guide · Nice · France
Nice in June
What June is really like in Nice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Lascaris, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Nice. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Warm, long days and the sea becomes comfortable for swimming by the second half of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Nice: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:14
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Fête de la Musique — free concerts across the city (21 June)
- Ironman France triathlon in Nice (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Jean-Médecin and Place Masséna
Place Masséna
Nice's main square has red-ochre Italianate arcades, a black-and-white chequerboard pavement and the Fontaine du Soleil with its marble Apollo.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Market · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Cours Saleya market
Go before 10am for the best produce and buy a portion of socca from one of the counters at the eastern end.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Museum · Cimiez
Musée Matisse
Set in a red Genoese villa among olive groves on Cimiez hill, the museum traces Matisse's career from early paintings to the cut-outs of his last years, with drawings, sculptures and personal objects from his Nice studios.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Cimiez
Musée National Marc Chagall
Visit before the Musée Matisse and walk uphill between the two; it is easier than the other way round with the bus.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Couples
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nice.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 17°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Nice?
One of the best months to visit Nice, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Nice?
It is one of the best months to visit Nice. Warm, long days and the sea becomes comfortable for swimming by the second half of the month.
+How warm is Nice in June?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nice in June?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.