Nice weather in December
Nice in December averages 10°C (51°F), 91 mm of rain and 4.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nice, December is the third coldest, the third wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (51°F)
7–14°C · 44–57°F
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.5 h
hours per day
What is Nice like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nice in December?
A light rain jacket
About 91 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (44°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Nice is 3.1°C cooler than November and 48 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
December in Nice is 0.7°C warmer than January and 17 mm wetter than it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
Daylight in Nice in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 57 minutes in Nice, rising about 07:57 and setting about 16:54 local time.
December ends 11 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Nice has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Nice
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Nice
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Nice weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 49°F | 74 mm |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 53 mm |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | 51 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 69 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 42 mm |
| June | 21°C / 71°F | 34 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 13 mm |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 18 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 84 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 124 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 138 mm |
| December | 10°C / 51°F | 91 mm |
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FAQs about Nice in December
December climate averages for Nice, 1991–2020.
Nice averages 10°C (51°F) in December, ranging from about 7°C (44°F) at night to 14°C (57°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 91 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 10°C (51°F) against 10°C (49°F) in January — 0.7°C warmer.
December is 3.1°C cooler than November, and 48 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 57 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Nice.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:57 and sunset about 16:54 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 11 minutes shorter than it starts.
