Nice in July: weather, sea and travel tips
Is July a good time to visit?
July in Nice suits warm seas and summer weather. Days average +27 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +29 °C. Other months are worth comparing if long walks in cool weather are the priority.
Weather in July
Compare the three parts of July below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +29 °C
- Daytime air
- +27 °C
- Night-time air
- +22 °C
Early, mid or late July?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 July | +26 °C | +22 °C | +29 °C |
| 11–20 July | +27 °C | +22 °C | +29 °C |
| 21–31 July | +28 °C | +23 °C | +29 °C |
Hot days in July
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in July
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +29 °C for the month. It averages +29 °C in the first ten days and +29 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Nice.
Rainfall in July
In July, the average is 4 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 1 to 10 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
June, July or August: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | +24 °C | +19 °C | +25 °C |
| July | +27 °C | +22 °C | +29 °C |
| August | +28 °C | +23 °C | +29 °C |
July has warmer days than June. June offers cooler conditions for walks. July and August have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Nice compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at July, see the July charts and archive by year.
Things to do in July
- In dry weather, the Promenade des Anglais offers a walk beside the pebble beaches. Views of the Baie des Anges, palms and historic hotels form a distinctive city seafront.
- Castle Hill Park is an option for a dry day. Its viewpoints overlook the old town, harbour and Baie des Anges, offering a way to see Nice from above.
- For rainy weather, the Matisse Museum in Cimiez offers indoor galleries with paintings, sculpture and paper cut-outs. They introduce several sides of the artist’s work.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.