When To Go
Sun-kissed Nice is blessed by warm temps and luminous landscapes year round, with summer months that are warm, but rarely insufferably hot, and mild winters. Visitors can expect some 300 days of sunshine a year, complimented by sultry Mediterranean breezes. As such, tourism never really ceases, although each season does carry both pros and cons for travelers. While low-season winters are mild (averaging about 50°F), you’ll still need a light jacket and won’t be able to hit the surf. If swimming is high on you’re agenda, you’ll want to plan your trip in summer – June through September are the best months for this, with water and land temperatures each hovering upwards of 70°F. However, the summer high season can be hot and humid, and is near-always met by overpowering crowds, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and sky-high air-and-hotel costs. Instead, we propose a spring or early fall trip for the best bang for your buck, with temps typically lingering in the low 60s – perhaps too cold for a dip, but just right for sunbathing and sightseeing.
If you’re coming to town for Nice’s famous Carnival celebration, the "Mardi Gras of the Riviera," in February, or for the Nice Jazz Festival in July, be prepared for a wonderful experience, but to shell out on spiked rates for accommodations. If these festivals are not on your agenda, avoid these time frames at all costs.
When To Go
High Season: mid-May to mid-September
Low Season: November to mid-March
Best Bang for your Buck: mid-March to mid-May; mid-September to October
