On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit French Riviera. We created climate tables and charts for the locations of Nice und Saint-Tropez. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit French Riviera for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit French Riviera for your holiday.
Climate Overview
5 °C to 27 °C
12 °C to 23 °C
0.63 – 4.25 in (2 – 7 Days of Rain)
Average Annual Temperature is between 15 °C (Nice) and 15 °C (Saint-Tropez)
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Best Time to Visit French Riviera: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 14 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 13 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 15 °C Water max. 14 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 15 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate at French Riviera |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate at French Riviera | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate at French Riviera | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate at French Riviera | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime up to 21 °Cup to 21 °C | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 15 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (French Riviera) in the following overview.Location | Best Time to Travel |
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Nice | June, July, August, and September |
Saint-Tropez | June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts French Riviera
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Nice
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables French Riviera
In the following, you will find some climate tables for French Riviera, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Nice (French Riviera)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 13° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 14° |
Night Temperature | 5° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
Water Temperature | 13° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 14° |
Precipitation (inch) | 3.27 | 2.99 | 2.8 | 2.44 | 1.93 | 1.46 | 0.63 | 1.22 | 2.13 | 4.25 | 4.09 | 3.07 |
Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Nice is 15 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (23 °C)
Coldest month: January (7.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Nice is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
June, July, August, September, and October
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30.28 inch on 62 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Saint-Tropez (French Riviera)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 12° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 13° |
Night Temperature | 7° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 8° | 6° |
Water Temperature | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 17° | 15° |
Precipitation (inch) | 3.24 | 3.26 | 2.55 | 2.09 | 1.58 | 1.01 | 0.61 | 1.09 | 2.24 | 4.13 | 3.37 | 2.84 |
Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Saint-Tropez is 15 °C.Warmest month: July (23.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (9.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Saint-Tropez is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 28.03 inchThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Saint-Tropez.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip
Tours
from 43 $ »
Experience the charm of the Côte d’Azur. Visit Eze, a medieval village and perfume Fragonard, the marvelous principality of Monaco, and the circuit of Formula 1.
From Nice or Cannes: Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze Half-Day Trip
Tours
from 70 $ »
Explore the French Riviera on a half-day tour of Monaco and its surrounding villages. Depart from Cannes, Nice, or Monaco or Villefranche-sur-Mer and head for the hillside village of Eze. Drive along the “Terrace of Monaco.”
From Nice: French Riviera in One Day
Tours
from 81 $ »
Discover the Côte d’Azur on this guided driving tour of the French Riviera. Visit the village of Èze, explore Monaco, Monte Carlo, and Antibes.
More attractions
Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay | Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour | Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Ticket | From Nice: Eze Village, Monaco, and Monte Carlo Guided Tour | Monaco: Monte Carlo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | Nice: Grand Tour by Segway |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Nice
few clouds, 9.7 °C
Clouds: 20 % Wind: 13 mph O
Air Pressure: 1033 hPa Humidity: 44 %
Air Pressure: 1033 hPa Humidity: 44 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:44 am
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Clouds: 82 % | Clouds: 1 % | Clouds: 2 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 16 % | Clouds: 0 % |
0.02 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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France: Regions
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pure and pleasant :-), even the sea was warm enough to swim
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent