Nice

Avg weather in January
January
    12°
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    SUN
    12 Hrsper day
    RAIN
    61 mmper month
    HUMIDITY
    65 %avg
    WIND
    8 Mphavg
    Nice

    Nice weather January

    What’s the weather like in Nice in January?

    The weather in Nice in January is very cold, so make sure to pack a warm coat and a hat, gloves, and scarf. It’s the coldest month of the year with the lowest temperatures arriving in the evening. There’s less sunshine than usual, but you can still have a good time exploring the city.

    Geographical influences

    Located on the French Riviera, Nice enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with cool winters and very hot summers. The northern hills of the city help to protect it from fierce winds and rain. Most of the wind that arrives in the city is channelled by the mountains, pushing them towards the east and into the city.

    Averages

    Weather in Nice in January is cold for the most part with an average daily temperature of 9°C. On a good day, you might get to enjoy slightly warmer temperatures of up to 13°C with nightly lows of just 5°C. Rainfall is common in the winter with around 70mm falling over eight days of the month. Sea temperatures are very low at just 13°C, which makes the sea far too cold for swimming or water sports. You’ll have eight hours of sunshine each day, so there’s plenty of time to sightsee and enjoy your day before the sun goes down.

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