December 16 is generally a great time to visit Nice. While there is a slight chance of rain (22%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 13°C weather. Nice is seeing high visitor numbers, so iconic spots may be busier than usual.
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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 December 16
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 12.7°C. 22% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Nice in December
Based on historical data for December 16, Nice typically experiences temperatures between 6°C and 12.7°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (22% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Nice
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
12.7°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
6°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
12.2°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Snow Chance
22%
Avg 1.5mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.3 cm
~22% chance
Pressure
1019 hPa
High volatility
Nice Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 94% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
8.2°C
Dry air
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
Busy
62/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~131
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Nice
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:59
☀️ Noon
12:27
🌇 Sunset
16:56
⏱️ Daylight
8h 56m
Wind Speed
10.6 km/h
Light breeze
Sunshine
6.1 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
74%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Nice
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟡 Busy
Price Level
💰💰💰 Expensive
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
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 December 16 averages 12.7°C with a 22% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 83/100."
— 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
December 9
13.2°C • 18% rain
Score
86
December 23
13°C • 17% rain
Score
86
December 10
13.1°C • 21% rain
Score
85
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📍 Is Nice Worth Visiting on December 16?
Planning a trip to Nice on December 16? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 12.7°C with a 22% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 131 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 16.1°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.62m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest December 16 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 15.2°C in 2021, while the coldest dropped to 4.4°C in 2017.