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Nice in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Nice in December is climatically mixed. Days are around 13 °C (cool), and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Promenade des Anglais in NizzaNice · DecemberPhoto: Spike · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
13 °C
Night
11 °C
Sea
16 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
2 h/day
Humidity
71 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable29/100
City breakLimited63/100
ActiveLimited64/100
FamilyUnsuitable41/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 13 °C
  • Sea still cool (16 °C)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
12
J
12
F
13
M
15
A
19
M
23
J
25
J
25
A
23
S
19
O
16
N
13
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
5
M
6
A
5
M
4
J
2
J
3
A
5
S
7
O
7
N
7
D

Similar destinations in December

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Nice in December?

Daytime highs average around 13 °C, with nights around 11 °C.

Can you swim in Nice in December?

The sea is about 16 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Nice in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Nice?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.