Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Nice
France · Europe
Cool days and good sunshine.
Good overall
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 44°F
Precipitation
8 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
56°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 50° and nights feel near 41°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
47%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
Sea temperature
56°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 54°F, easing to about 50°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain15%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday54°F
Rain16%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon54°F
Rain15%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening50°F
Rain14%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data 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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