Nice weather in May
May in Nice: nice, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Nice · #325 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nice climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nice in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nice?
- May in Nice: nice, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Nice on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Nice in May?
- In May, Nice averages a daily high of 20.8°C and a low of 13.7°C, with about 73.8 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nice in May?
- Nice has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in May.