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

Nice in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Nice are May, June, July and September. In January, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
9°C
Rainfall
140 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Nice is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 9°C with about 140mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Nice in January

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 January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Nice?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Nice's best months are generally May, June, July and September.

What is the weather like in Nice in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 9°C. Rainfall averages about 140mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Nice in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Nice in January?+

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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