Nice in August
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Nice.
August has the highest crowds and prices of the year.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–28°C
- Hot and dry with a warm sea.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm sea and late dinners.
–Busiest and most expensive.
My tip for August
Head to Villefranche or Cap Ferrat for quieter swimming.
- Beaches
- Late dinners
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Nice, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Nice in August
- Peak summer
- The beach, the old town and the trains are at their busiest and prices peak.
July–August
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Weather
Weather in Nice in August
In August Nice averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 17 mm of rain or snow over 2 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Wet days
- 2
Climate data: Météo-France. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nice in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Nice?
- August is one of the weakest months in Nice. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Nice overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and late dinners. The main downside: Busiest and most expensive.
- What is the weather like in Nice in August?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 17 mm of rain or snow over roughly 2 wet days. Hot and dry with a warm sea. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Nice crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Nice in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Nice?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Nice in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — busiest and most expensive.
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