Nice in March
Spring begins
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Nice — with trade-offs.
March is a good time for the hills above the city and the old town without queues.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–15°C
- Mild and changeable, with sunshine and showers.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Mild days and a quiet old town.
–Showery and still cool in the evening.
My tip for March
Take the train to Villefranche or Menton when the weather turns.
- Walking
- Old town
- Day trips
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Nice, 8th for weather, 2nd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in Nice in March
In March Nice averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 51 mm of rain or snow over 5 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
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Météo-France. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nice in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Nice?
- March is a reasonable month in Nice — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Nice overall (8 for weather, 2 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Mild days and a quiet old town. The main downside: Showery and still cool in the evening.
- What is the weather like in Nice in March?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 51 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Mild and changeable, with sunshine and showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Nice crowded in March?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Nice in March?
- 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 (March ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.