Nice
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Nice month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nice are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and November the wettest (about 125 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7 | 5.2 | 57 | 7.2 |
| February | 13.6 | 6.1 | 72 | 8.2 |
| March | 15.4 | 7.4 | 82 | 9.6 |
| April | 17.7 | 10.3 | 73 | 10.8 |
| May | 20.9 | 13.8 | 63 | 11.9 |
| June | 25.6 | 18.7 | 38 | 13.7 |
| July | 28.4 | 21.2 | 13 | 14.2 |
| August | 29.0 | 21.5 | 18 | 12.7 |
| September | 25.2 | 17.8 | 50 | 10.8 |
| October | 21.1 | 14.1 | 120 | 8.7 |
| November | 16.5 | 9.3 | 125 | 7.5 |
| December | 13.6 | 6.2 | 87 | 7.1 |
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People and places shaping Nice
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Research updated Wednesday, September 30, 2026Past and future events in Nice
Upcoming
- ice hockey at the 2030 Winter Olympics
Wikidata records Nice as the event location. Overview of ice hockey played during the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- short track speed skating at the 2030 Winter Olympics
Wikidata records Nice as the event location.
Previously
- Bastille Day truck attack
On 14 July 2016, a truck was deliberately driven into a crowd on the Promenade des Anglais, killing 87 people.
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01 · OverviewNice, in brief
Nice is a city, commune, and the prefecture of the department of Alpes-Maritimes in the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Situated on the southeastern coast of France along the Mediterranean Sea at the foot of the French Alps, the municipality spans an elevation of 25 meters.
Fractions of empire and tides of exchange.
Around 350 BC, permanent settlers from Marseille established Nikaia, naming the location after Nike, the goddess of victory. Throughout its shifting sovereignty, the city passed through a dominion of Savoy starting in 1388, belonged to the French First Republic from 1792 to 1815, and subsequently returned to the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia until its formal annexation by France in 1860 following the Treaty of Turin and a regional plebiscite.
A sanctuary for foreign artists and sovereign nobility.
During the latter half of the 18th century, the mild Mediterranean climate drew the English upper classes to the region for winter retreats, including Queen Victoria and her son Edward VII. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, inaugurated the refurbished Promenade des Anglais in 1931. The clear air and soft light similarly welcomed creative figures: Friedrich Nietzsche composed Thus Spoke Zarathustra during six consecutive winter stays, Anton Chekhov finalized Three Sisters, and painters such as Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Niki de Saint Phalle, and Arman produced notable works preserved within the city's museums.
Multicultural convergence along the Mediterranean.
The convergence of diverse European cultures and its legacy as an aristocratic winter retreat led UNESCO to proclaim Nice a World Heritage Site in 2021. Today, the urban area supports a population of nearly one million residents across an approximate territory of 744 square kilometers, while the administrative city proper registers 342,669 inhabitants. As Metropolitan France's second most visited metropolis, the destination welcomes four million annual tourists through an airport serving as a regional gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nice
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nice located and what are its coordinates?
Nice is situated in France at geographic coordinates 43.7031, 7.2661, with an elevation of 25 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nice?
Nice has a recorded population of approximately 342,669 and observes the Europe/Paris time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nice?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nice include FR-FR, FRP, BR, CO, CA, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nice?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Nice, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.