Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Nice, France in May
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nice, France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is close to Nice's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May61mm average rain
May sits near Nice's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Nice's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May18°C average sea
May is close to Nice's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May49 weather score
May sits close to Nice's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
