When is the best time to visit the South of France?

The best times to visit the the South of France (Nice) are in June, July, August and September Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

Best time to visit the South of France

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

The best times to visit the South of France (Nice) are in June, July, August and September based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit South of France?

The best times to visit the South of France (Nice) are in June, July, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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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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Below is a beginner's guide to the South of France with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

South of France - quick facts
Flight time^✝	2 hours
Time difference	UK +1 hour
Language(s)	French
Currency	Euro
Electricity	C + E plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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	Jet2 Major British low-cost airline serving over 70 sun, city and ski destinations across Europe including the South of France, France.
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	Air France This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including France via its hub in Paris.
	KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam.
	Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including the South of France.

	Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including France.
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