Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
71°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Nice
France · Europe
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
64°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 70° and nights feel near 60°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
46%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
64°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 70°F, and early evening stays near 69°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain14%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday70°F
Rain24%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon70°F
Rain30%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening68°F
Rain18%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
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
Data & methodology