December · France
Best time to visit Nice in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nice in December
Average temperature 13°C, 63 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nice scores 2.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nice's pebbled Promenade and Old Town charm shine brightest in sunny June through September.
December in Nice: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 2.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nice — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nice in December?
- In December, Nice averages 13°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nice?
- December earns a 2.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nice in December?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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