Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July, August
October, November
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Nice?
The best time to visit Nice for backpacking is June, July, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Nice due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in NiceBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Nice
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 49Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 74 |
February | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 56 |
March | 62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 56 |
April | 78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 74 |
May | 89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 62 |
June | 93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 49 |
July | 91Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 30 |
August | 91Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 40 |
September | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 90 |
October | 85Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 107 |
November | 63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 126 |
December | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 70 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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