Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
57°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Nice
France · Europe
Cool days and good sunshine.
Good overall
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
57°F
Lows around 46°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
59°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 52° and nights feel near 43°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
Sea temperature
59°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 55°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning50°F
Rain17%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday56°F
Rain19%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon55°F
Rain17%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening51°F
Rain15%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 44 | 2.8 | 8 | 7.3 | 74 | 56 |
| Feb | 56 | 44 | 2.3 | 8 | 8.6 | 73 | 56 |
| Mar | 60 | 47 | 2.8 | 8 | 9.8 | 71 | 56 |
| Apr | 65 | 52 | 3.1 | 11 | 11.0 | 74 | 59 |
| May | 71 | 59 | 2.5 | 11 | 12.4 | 76 | 64 |
| Jun | 78 | 66 | 1.9 | 9 | 13.8 | 78 | 70 |
| Jul | 82 | 71 | 1.0 | 6 | 14.0 | 76 | 75 |
| Aug | 83 | 71 | 1.3 | 7 | 12.7 | 76 | 76 |
| Sep | 77 | 65 | 2.5 | 8 | 10.8 | 76 | 73 |
| Oct | 70 | 59 | 4.4 | 9 | 8.8 | 79 | 68 |
| Nov | 62 | 51 | 5.1 | 11 | 7.4 | 76 | 63 |
| Dec | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | 9 | 7.0 | 75 | 59 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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