Nice in December
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Nice.
December brings a Christmas market, lights and a mild winter atmosphere.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–14°C
- Cool and mixed, with sunny spells.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Christmas market and lights on the Place Masséna.
–Cool and rainy at times.
My tip for December
Book New Year accommodation early.
- Christmas market
- Walks
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Nice, 11th for weather, 5th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Months I'd choose over December
Also good in December
Weather
Weather in Nice in December
In December Nice averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 90 mm of rain or snow over 6 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
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: Météo-France. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nice in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Nice?
- December is one of the weakest months in Nice. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Nice overall (11 for weather, 5 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Christmas market and lights on the Place Masséna. The main downside: Cool and rainy at times.
- What is the weather like in Nice in December?
- Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 90 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Cool and mixed, with sunny spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Nice crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Nice in December?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range hotel rates. 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 (December ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Nice in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cool and rainy at times.
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