Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Nice in April
Nice in April is a good choice for a mild city break, but not for a warm beach holiday. Daytime highs average around 17°C, so walking around should be more comfortable than sitting still in light summer clothes. The catches are about 10 rainy days and a cold sea at 14.4°C. Go if you are happy to pack layers and keep plans flexible; choose a warmer month if swimming and reliable heat are the priority.
Long-term climate averages for Nice, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Nice, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Nice.
- Average daytime high
- 16.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 9.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.4°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 14.4°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.3h
- 48% of 13.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 82 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.7°C
- 2012-04-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 1.5°C
- 1992-04-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h
- 999 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Nice and ranks 112th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within France it is 1st of 2 (France in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Nice is 3.4°C warmer by day and 4.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Nice peaks at 16.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 9.5°C; one night in ten drops to 6.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 23.7°C (2012-04-28) and the coldest night 1.5°C (1992-04-01).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 82 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1993 with 180 mm, the driest 2006 with 16 mm. Humidity averages 75%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 14.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.8°C to 15.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (24.8°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:48 and sets about 20:14 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 53%.
Is April a good time to visit Nice?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Nice on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Mild afternoons, chilly evenings
April suits travellers who prefer exploring without strong heat. Average daytime highs of 16.9°C make a light jacket or jumper a sensible starting point, with something lighter underneath for warmer spells. The warmer days can reach 20.2°C or more, but that is not the everyday expectation. Once the sun goes down, the average low of 9.5°C makes an extra layer useful, especially if you plan to sit outside. The coldest nights can fall to 6.5°C or below, so do not pack as though summer has arrived. Comfortable closed shoes and layers you can add or remove are a better bet than a suitcase built around shorts and sandals.
Leave room to work around rain
Rain is a meaningful drawback in April, rather than something to dismiss when planning. About 10 days have measurable rain, so bring a waterproof jacket and avoid making every day depend on staying outdoors. That does not mean you should expect continuous grey weather: April averages 6.3 hours of sunshine within 13.2 hours of daylight. There is useful daylight for flexible plans, though sunshine is far from guaranteed throughout it. Keep outdoor time movable and leave yourself an indoor alternative when the forecast looks wet. This month works better for someone willing to adjust their day than for someone counting on uninterrupted sunshine.
A little perspective
Nice through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6°C | 5.1°C | 13.9°C | 4.5 | 66 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 12.1°C | 4.8°C | 13.3°C | 5.2 | 60 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 14.6°C | 6.9°C | 13.4°C | 6.1 | 63 | 8 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 16.9°C | 9.5°C | 14.4°C | 6.3 | 82 | 10 | 0% |
| May | 20.6°C | 13.4°C | 17.4°C | 6.8 | 64 | 10 | 6% |
| Junebest | 24.4°C | 17.5°C | 21.1°C | 8.4 | 48 | 8 | 42% |
| Julybest | 27.3°C | 20.3°C | 23.9°C | 9.9 | 26 | 6 | 85% |
| Augustbest | 27.5°C | 20.8°C | 24.8°C | 8.8 | 27 | 6 | 87% |
| September | 23.6°C | 17.4°C | 22.7°C | 6.8 | 74 | 8 | 29% |
| October | 19.5°C | 13.8°C | 20.2°C | 4.8 | 110 | 9 | 1% |
| November | 15.3°C | 9.5°C | 17.7°C | 4.1 | 134 | 10 | 0% |
| December | 12.4°C | 6.3°C | 15.5°C | 4.2 | 84 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Nice in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Nice hot in April?
Nice is mild in April: the average daytime high is 16.9°C and nights average 9.5°C. Days over 25°C are rare in April.
Can you swim in the sea in Nice in April?
The sea around Nice averages 14.4°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Nice in April?
Nice sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 82 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (180 mm) and the driest was 2006 (16 mm).
How sunny is Nice in April?
Nice gets around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Nice compare with the UK in April?
Nice is on average 3.4°C warmer than London by day in April (16.9°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Nice?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Nice reached 23.7°C on 2012-04-28, and the coldest night dropped to 1.5°C on 1992-04-01.
Can you swim in the sea in Nice in April?
The sea averages 14.4°C, which is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. If relaxed sea swimming is central to your holiday, April is a poor fit. Treat time beside the water as the main option, not warm-water bathing.
Is Nice much warmer than London in April?
Nice averages a daytime high of 16.9°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 3.4°C. That is a useful lift in warmth, but not a jump into summer. You should still bring layers for cooler periods and evenings.
Should I choose April or wait until summer?
Choose April for mild temperatures if you can accept rain and cold sea water. For a weather-led holiday, July, August and June are the stronger months overall. April makes more sense when avoiding heat matters more than finding it.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Nice. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3.2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C