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Nice in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nice in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Nice, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Nice in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Nice in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +54°F during the day, and approximately 13 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 64 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Nice;
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Nice

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nice has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Nice in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nice for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +59°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +55°F.

Is Nice warm or cold in January?

Nice is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Nice, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nice in January

Nice weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+55°F+54°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+27°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+70°F+73°F
Rainfall
77 mm64 mm54 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
64%64%65%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
131311
Cloudy days
121213
Rainy days
664
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 64 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 13 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Nice in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nice is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Nice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 11 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. Nice is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nice wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Nice?

This is the weather in Nice in January 2023:
1 January
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+56°F
2 January
☁️
+55°F
3 January
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+58°F
4 January
☁️
+55°F
5 January
🌧️
+58°F
6 January
☀️
+57°F
7 January
☀️
+55°F
8 January
☀️
+54°F
9 January
☀️
+58°F
10 January
☀️
+54°F
11 January
☀️
+58°F
12 January
☀️
+57°F
13 January
☀️
+57°F
14 January
☀️
+57°F
15 January
☀️
+58°F
16 January
☀️
+55°F
17 January
☀️
+57°F
18 January
☀️
+57°F
19 January
☀️
+56°F
20 January
☀️
+55°F
21 January
☀️
+56°F
22 January
☀️
+55°F
23 January
☀️
+56°F
24 January
☀️
+56°F
25 January
☁️
+55°F
26 January
☀️
+55°F
27 January
☁️
+56°F
28 January
☀️
+58°F
29 January
☀️
+58°F
30 January
☀️
+57°F
31 January
☁️
+55°F
In January 2023 Nice had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nice climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nice in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+50°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 479 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nice in January:

Is January a good time to visit Nice?

January is a really good time to go to Nice. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nice.

Can you sunbathe in Nice in January?

January has mild temperatures in Nice. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Nice rainy in January?

Nice is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nice in January?

The amount of sunny days in Nice during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Nice

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nice, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.