France
Cote dAzur Weather & Climate
Gilded Riviera glamour, azure Mediterranean bays and belle époque elegance
24°C
Max sea
26°C
Max air
July
Best month
13mm
Driest month
Gilded Riviera glamour, azure Mediterranean bays and belle époque elegance
The Côte d'Azur — the French Riviera — is the original playground of the European aristocracy and still, many would argue, the world's most glamorous stretch of coastline. From the golden beaches of Saint-Tropez and the casino terraces of Monaco to the bohemian markets of Antibes and the operatic harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer, this 115km arc of coast combines Mediterranean beauty with French savoir-vivre in a way that remains uniquely compelling. The sea here is a deep, mineral blue that painters have struggled to capture for two centuries.
When to go: June to September is peak season. July and August are hot and crowded. May and October offer warmth with fewer visitors.
The best months to visit Cote dAzur are July, August. Peak season is July with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 13°C | 77mm | 2 | 22 |
| Feb | 10°C | 12°C | 59mm | 3 | 22 |
| Mar | 12°C | 13°C | 50mm | 5 | 21 |
| Apr | 15°C | 14°C | 56mm | 7 | 19 |
| May | 19°C | 17°C | 44mm | 9 | 18 |
| Jun | 23°C | 21°C | 31mm | 11 | 16 |
| Jul | 26°C | 23°C | 13mm | 11 | 14 |
| Aug | 26°C | 24°C | 24mm | 10 | 14 |
| Sep | 23°C | 23°C | 64mm | 8 | 16 |
| Oct | 18°C | 20°C | 110mm | 5 | 19 |
| Nov | 13°C | 16°C | 97mm | 3 | 21 |
| Dec | 9°C | 13°C | 81mm | 2 | 22 |
The best time to visit Cote dAzur is July, August. Peak season is July when temperatures reach 26°C with virtually no rain. June to September is peak season. July and August are hot and crowded. May and October offer warmth with fewer visitors.
Sea temperatures in Cote dAzur range from 12°C in February to 24°C in August. The sea is warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Cote dAzur average 9°C with sea temperatures of 12°C. Conditions are milder in winter.
The driest month is July with 13mm. The wettest month sees 110mm. Cote dAzur receives 706mm annually.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (77mm). UV 2.
Cold and cool seas. Very little rain (59mm). UV 3.
Cold and cool seas. Very little rain (50mm). UV 5.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (56mm). UV 7.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (44mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Mild and refreshing seas. Very little rain (31mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Virtually no rain (13mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Very little rain (24mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (64mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Cool and refreshing seas. Moderate rainfall (110mm). UV 5.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (97mm). UV 3.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (81mm). UV 2.
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