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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in the South of France. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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)

  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in January in South of France (Nice)11
    Jan
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in February in South of France (Nice)11
    Feb
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in March in South of France (Nice)13
    Mar
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in April in South of France (Nice)15
    Apr
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in May in South of France (Nice)19
    May
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in June in South of France (Nice)22
    Jun
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in July in South of France (Nice)26
    Jul
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in August in South of France (Nice)26
    Aug
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in September in South of France (Nice)23
    Sep
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in October in South of France (Nice)19
    Oct
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in November in South of France (Nice)14
    Nov
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in December in South of France (Nice)12
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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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.

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