The French Riviera
A coast road with a view expensive enough to explain the yachts, an old town in Nice where the market outsells the postcards, and a light that has been drawing painters here for a century.
The best time to visit The French Riviera is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 13:37 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 21°C · rain 71mm · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 39mm1.5in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| February | 14°C57°F | 34mm1.3in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 16°C60°F | 26mm1.0in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 18°C64°F | 66mm2.6in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| May | 21°C70°F | 71mm2.8in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 43mm1.7in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C83°F | 18mm0.7in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C84°F | 25mm1.0in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C78°F | 40mm1.6in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C71°F | 114mm4.5in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| November | 17°C63°F | 135mm5.3in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 14°C57°F | 110mm4.3in | 8.9h8.9h |
Good to know
Would your whole group agree on it?
Can't agree where to go? Set what's actually possible, answer eight quick questions each, and out comes the one destination that fits everybody. Even the little ones join in, with questions read aloud and picture answers. Two minutes each, no signup.
Try it with your groupCommon questions
When is the best time to visit The French Riviera?
The best time to visit The French Riviera is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).
How warm does The French Riviera get?
Typical daytime highs in The French Riviera are Mar–May 18°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (56°F).
Is The French Riviera expensive?
On the ground, The French Riviera is steep.
What sort of trip is The French Riviera good for?
The French Riviera is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, food and drink, history and culture.
How rainy is The French Riviera?
The wettest month in The French Riviera is November at 135mm (5.3in), the driest July at 18mm (0.7in), with a monthly average of 60mm (2.4in).
What plug do I need for The French Riviera?
The French Riviera uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
