Season guide · Nice · France
Nice in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Hot, dry and lively, with the jazz festival and fireworks; beaches and trains are crowded and hotel prices peak in July and August. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 9 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 | 15.4 h | 4/5 |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 | 15.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 3 | 14 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 64 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Fête de la Musique — free concerts across the city (21 June)
- June: Ironman France triathlon in Nice (usually June)
- July: Nice Jazz Festival (usually mid-to-late July)
- July: Bastille Day fireworks over the Baie des Anges (14 July)
- August: Cannes fireworks festival — pyrotechnic displays over the bay of Cannes (usually July–August)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Day trips in summer
- Èze (About 30 minutes by bus) — A medieval village perched on a rock about 400 metres above the sea, with car-free lanes, perfume shops and a cactus garden on the summit.
- Villefranche-sur-Mer (About 7 minutes by train) — A deep natural harbour with colourful houses, the vaulted medieval Rue Obscure, the Citadelle and the Chapelle Saint-Pierre decorated by Jean Cocteau.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Nice?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry and lively, with the jazz festival and fireworks; beaches and trains are crowded and hotel prices peak in July and August.
+What is the weather like in Nice in summer?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.