Nice in January
Mild winter sun
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Nice — with trade-offs.
January is a gentle month: sunshine on the Promenade des Anglais, quiet museums and low rates.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–13°C
- Cool and often sunny, with the odd rainy spell.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Sun on the Promenade while the north is grey.
–Cool evenings and some rain.
My tip for January
Pack a warm layer for evenings; sunny days are easy for walks.
- Walks
- Museums
- Cafés
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Nice, 10th for weather, 2nd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in Nice in January
In January Nice averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 74 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
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: Météo-France. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nice in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Nice?
- January is a reasonable month in Nice — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Nice overall (10 for weather, 2 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Sun on the Promenade while the north is grey. The main downside: Cool evenings and some rain.
- What is the weather like in Nice in January?
- Average highs are around 13°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 74 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Cool and often sunny, with the odd rainy spell. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Nice crowded in January?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Nice in January?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value 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 (January ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
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Sun on the Promenade while the north is grey.
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