Nice weather in December

December in Nice: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Nice · #445 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nice climate normals — December

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low7°C / 45°F
Feels like (high)12°C / 54°F
Rainfall99 mm / 3.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine6.1 h/day
Daylight9 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall3.2 cm / 1.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nice in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Nice?
December in Nice: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Nice on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
What is the weather like in Nice in December?
In December, Nice averages a daily high of 13.2°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 98.8 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nice in December?
Nice has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
Does it snow in Nice in December?
Nice sees roughly 3.2 cm of snowfall in December.

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