May · France
Best time to visit Nice in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nice in May
Average temperature 18°C, 74 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.9/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Nice scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nice's pebbled Promenade and Old Town charm shine brightest in sunny June through September.
May in Nice — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 74 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 5th 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.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nice — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nice in May?
- In May, Nice averages 18°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Nice?
- May earns a 6.9/10 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 May?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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