Nice weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Nice in May?
In May, Nice is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Nice.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 14 h 41 min06:06 – 20:48
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %25 %
- Seaweight 25 %10 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Nice in May: quick answers
Is Nice hot in May?
No. In May, Nice is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Nice in May?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 17.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to October.
Does it rain much in Nice in May?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)