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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Nice in August

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Nice are May, June, July and September. In August, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
26°C
Rainfall
17 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Nice is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 26°C with about 17mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Nice in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Notre-Dame de Nice
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice is a Roman Catholic basilica situated on the Avenue Jean Médecin in the centre of Nice, in France. It is built in the Neo-Gothic architectural tr
Nice
Nice is a city and commune, and the prefecture of the department of Alpes-Maritimes, and the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The Nice agglomeration ext
Nice Carnival
The Nice Carnival is one of the world's major carnival events, alongside the Brazilian Carnival, Venetian Carnival, and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It is held annually in February a
Avenue Jean Médecin
The Avenue Jean Médecin is a street located in the center of Nice, one of the city's main north-south traffic arteries. In Niçard, it is officially named the "avenguda Jouan-Medeci
Local food tour of Nice
Taste the signature dishes of Nice.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Nice in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Nice?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Nice's best months are generally May, June, July and September.

What is the weather like in Nice in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 26°C. Rainfall averages about 17mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What should I pack for Nice in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What is there to do in Nice in August?+

Popular things to do include Notre-Dame de Nice, Nice, Nice Carnival and Avenue Jean Médecin. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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