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Best time to visit the South of France
Find the best time to visit the South of France and plan your perfect trip in 2023/2024. Get holiday inspiration, weather guides, travel advice and find great deals.
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South of France by month
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Top South of France destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular destinations in the South of France. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
- Saint-Tropez
- Cannes
- Cavalaire-sur-Mer
- Mandelieu-la-Napoule
- Perpignan
- Sainte-Maxime
- Antibes
- Cap-Ferrat
- Collioure
- Frejus
- Hyeres
- Juan-les-Pins
- Le Lavandou
- Les Issambres
- Menton
- Nice
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Monaco
- Narbonne
- Toulon
- Carcassonne
- Marseille
- Agde
- Arles
- Avignon
- La Grande-Motte
- Nimes
- Aix-en-Provence
- Manosque
- Montpellier
When is the best time to visit South of France?
The best time to visit South of France (Nice) is July based on the following average weather conditions.
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Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
11
- Feb
11
- Mar
13
- Apr
15
- May
19
- Jun
22
- Jul
26
- Aug
26
- Sep
23
- Oct
19
- Nov
14
- Dec
12
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The weather guide for South of France (Nice) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
Which is the hottest month in the South of France?
The hottest time of year in Nice, South of France is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in the South of France?
In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Nice, South of France with 104mm on average. There are normally 9 days in October with some rain.
When is it sunniest in the South of France?
The sunniest time of year in Nice, South of France is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in the South of France?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Nice, South of France in August when the water temperature reaches 24°C.
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