April 12 is generally a great time to visit Nice. While there is a slight chance of rain (28%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 17°C weather. Expect a bustling atmosphere in Nice right now—this is when the city truly comes alive with visitors.
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Essential Travel Info for Nice
Currency
EUR
€ Euro
Language
French
Driving
Right side
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Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.895
Nice Weather Forecast for April 12
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 16.6°C. 28% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Nice in April
Based on historical data for April 12, Nice typically experiences temperatures between 9.3°C and 16.6°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. With a 28% chance of rain, keeping a raincoat or umbrella handy is a smart move.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Nice
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
16.6°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
9.3°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
16.6°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Snow Chance
28%
Avg 2.1mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.1 cm
~28% chance
Pressure
1013.9 hPa
Medium volatility
Nice Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 89% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
05:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 19:00
Type I-II
🔴 20 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 30 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 50 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
11.7°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😊 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in France
Flight Traffic
High
81/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
1 vaccine • View Details →
Landing Slots
~173
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Nice
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
05:54
☀️ Noon
12:32
🌇 Sunset
19:10
⏱️ Daylight
13h 16m
Wind Speed
13 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
10.0 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
73%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Nice
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
⛅ Good
Tourist Crowds
🟡 Busy
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Nice on April 12 averages 16.6°C with a 28% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 88/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Nice Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
Better Alternatives Nearby
Consider these dates within ±7 days
April 6
16.5°C • 15% rain
Score
96
April 7
16.6°C • 12% rain
Score
96
April 15
17.1°C • 20% rain
Score
93
💡 Moving your event by a few days could significantly improve weather conditions
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📍 Is Nice Worth Visiting on April 12?
Planning a trip to Nice on April 12? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 16.6°C with a 28% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 173 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for France, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 15.7°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.68m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest April 12 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 21.7°C in 2024, while the coldest dropped to 8.3°C in 2022.