December is a very cold and dry time for sunbathing in Nice, and not recommended. December is too cold for swimming in Nice for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Nice in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Nice in December is 14°. The average maximum temperature is 17° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.
The average temperature in Nice in December is 10°. The average temperature ranges is 13° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Nice in December is 6°. The minimum temperature is 10° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Nice in December are 8.9 and there are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Nice in December is typically 1.2 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Nice in December is 13.9° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in Nice in December is 1.2cm and on average there are 9 rainy days in December making it a dry time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Nice in December is 6° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 10° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Nice in December is typically 77.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 82.6% in the previous month and 81.4% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Nice in December is typically 61.7%. The average relative humidity is 67.2% in the previous month and 66.3% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Nice in December is typically 29kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 29kmh in the previous month and 27kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Nice in December is typically 18kmh. The average wind speed is 17kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Nice in December is from the North-Northwest.
