Nice in July

In July, Nice averages 27°C (81°F) during the day and 20°C (68°F) at night, with only about 2 rainy days.

Peak season

Conditions are warm and beach-friendly. Skies are generally dry and clear.

July is a great month to visit Nice: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.

27°C
Avg high
20°C
Avg low
2
Rain days
15 mm
Rainfall

How July compares to the rest of the year in Nice

1st
warmest month of the 12
12th
wettest month of the 12
2%
of yearly rainfall falls in July
15 h 8 min
daylight on the 15th

July is one of the warmest months in Nice (1st of 12) and one of the driest months (12th of 12). Daytime temperature runs 8°C above the annual average (20°C). July runs 3°C warmer than June (24°C) and stays flat into August.

July sunrise & sunset in Nice

🌅
Sunrise (15th)
6:02 AM
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Sunset (15th)
9:10 PM
Day length
15 h 8 min

Times shown for Nice local time (Europe/Paris), calculated for the 15th of July. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.

Photography light in Nice — July

Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of July, in Nice's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).

🌅 Blue hour (AM)
5:02 AM – 5:42 AM
🌄 Golden hour (AM)
5:42 AM – 6:42 AM
🌇 Golden hour (PM)
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🌆 Blue hour (PM)
9:30 PM – 10:10 PM
Milky Way galactic core
Good
Galactic core is up but lower on the horizon; head well outside city limits for a clean view.

📅 When to book — Nice in July

Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on July's tier (Peak season) and Nice's popularity.

✈ Flights — lead time
3-5 months
Flight prices are near their annual peak. Watch fare-alert tools, book directly when you see a fare under the typical range for this city.
🏨 Lodging — lead time
3-5 months
Reasonable selection still available at 3-4 months out, but central locations vanish first.

July in France — events that affect travel

Known cultural, religious, or national events that surge prices, fill hotels, or close businesses during this month. Plan around them, or build your itinerary around the ones you'd like to see.

🇫🇷
Bastille Day Window
Festival · low impact

July 14 — France's national day. Parades on the Champs-Élysées, evening fireworks, public transit reroutes in Paris.

Plan: Plan to be in Paris itself for the day if you want the fireworks; expect some museums to close on the 14th.

Crowds & pricing — July in Nice

Peak season

Nice is in peak season during this month — expect bigger crowds at famous sights, higher hotel and flight prices, and longer queues. Restaurant reservations a few days out are advisable, and any boutique hotels you have your eye on should be booked weeks ahead. The trade-off: most attractions, restaurants, and seasonal services are fully open, the weather is at its most reliable, and the city feels at its most alive.

Why this tier: excellent tourism weather Northern Hemisphere summer holidays

Sun & mosquito risk — July in Nice

☀️ UV Index (noon, 15th)
11.7
Extreme
Stay indoors during midday hours; SPF 50+ even briefly outside, UPF clothing, wide-brim hat, sunglasses essential.
🦟 Mosquito risk
●●●○○
Moderate
Active mosquito season. DEET 25-30% repellent recommended, especially at dawn/dusk.

UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.

Nice in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 13°C / 55°F 5°C / 41°F 75 mm 6 0
February 13°C / 55°F 5°C / 41°F 65 mm 5 0
March 15°C / 59°F 7°C / 45°F 55 mm 6 0
April 17°C / 63°F 9°C / 48°F 65 mm 7 0
May 21°C / 70°F 13°C / 55°F 40 mm 5 0
June 24°C / 75°F 17°C / 63°F 30 mm 4 0
July 27°C / 81°F 20°C / 68°F 15 mm 2 0
August 27°C / 81°F 20°C / 68°F 30 mm 3 0
September 25°C / 77°F 17°C / 63°F 75 mm 5 0
October 21°C / 70°F 13°C / 55°F 135 mm 8 0
November 17°C / 63°F 9°C / 48°F 115 mm 8 0
December 14°C / 57°F 6°C / 43°F 90 mm 7 0

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is Nice in July?

In July, Nice averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F) — generally warm.

Does it rain a lot in Nice in July?

July is generally dry in Nice, with about 2 rainy days on average.

Is July a good time to visit Nice?

July is warm and mostly dry. It suits travelers who are comfortable with warm weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.

What should I pack for Nice in July?

Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. See the full July packing list for Nice for a complete, climate-based checklist.

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