France · 43°43′N 7°16′E
Nice
Pebble beach, old town and day trips along the Riviera.
- Good for
- Beach, History & culture, Doing nothing, Big city, Food, Nature
- Rough daily spend
- around $160 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- April, June, September and October
Best time to visit Nice
Warmest in August (around 29° by day), coolest in January (13° by day, 5° at night). July has the fewest wet days (2). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for April, June, September and October.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° | 5° | 6 | 57 mm | 7.2 h |
| Feb | 14° | 6° | 6 | 72 mm | 8.2 h |
| Mar | 15° | 7° | 7 | 82 mm | 9.6 h |
| Apr | 18° | 10° | 8 | 74 mm | 10.8 h |
| May | 21° | 14° | 10 | 63 mm | 11.9 h |
| Jun | 26° | 19° | 6 | 38 mm | 13.7 h |
| Jul | 28° | 21° | 2 | 13 mm | 14.2 h |
| Aug | 29° | 21° | 3 | 18 mm | 12.7 h |
| Sep | 25° | 18° | 5 | 50 mm | 10.8 h |
| Oct | 21° | 14° | 8 | 120 mm | 8.7 h |
| Nov | 16° | 9° | 10 | 125 mm | 7.5 h |
| Dec | 14° | 6° | 7 | 87 mm | 7.1 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 43°43′N 7°16′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
A free walking loop
9 stops · about 5.5 km · 1 h 13 minFree-to-see sights from OpenStreetMap, linked into a walk that ends where it starts. Times are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for hills and stops.
- Statue de Masséna Public art
- Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate Church
- Statue de Charles-Félix Public art
- Monument aux morts de Rauba-Capèu Memorial
- Cours Saleya Square
- Marché du Cours Saleya Market
- Colonne du pape Pie VII Memorial
- Basilique Notre-Dame Church
- Synagogue de Nice Church
Well-known sights
from OpenStreetMap- Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate Church · free to see
- Basilique Notre-Dame Church · free to see
- Musée des Beaux Arts Museum
- Cathédrale orthodoxe russe de Saint-Nicolas Church · free to see
- Musée Marc Chagall Museum
- Musée Matisse Museum
- Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc Church · free to see
- Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain Museum
- Palais Lascaris Museum
- Grotte préhistorique du Lazaret Castle
- Synagogue de Nice Church · free to see
- Cathédrale Sainte-Marie du château de Nice Castle
- Église Saint-Nicolas et Sainte-Alexandra Church · free to see
- Place Masséna Landmark
Ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover them. “Free to see” means a public place or an outside view; check opening times and tickets before you go.
What to pack for Nice
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
August
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Light jumper
- Light jacket
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.