🇫🇷 Nice vs Rome 🇮🇹

Nice, France vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Nice is drier, with roughly 16 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Nice🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high20°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (27°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year6682
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, OctoberApril, May, October

🇫🇷 Nice

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nice or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Nice or Rome?

Rome is rainier — Nice sees about 16 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nice vs Rome?

Nice is best around May, June, October; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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