January 26 is generally a great time to visit Nice. While there is a slight chance of rain (19%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 12°C weather. It's a great middle-ground for visiting Nice—enough activity to feel the pulse, but no overwhelming lines.
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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 January 26
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 12°C. 19% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Nice in January
Based on historical data for January 26, Nice typically experiences temperatures between 4.9°C and 12°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (19% 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°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
4.9°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
11.4°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Snow Chance
19%
Avg 1.2mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.2 cm
~19% chance
Pressure
1017.1 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 100% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 200 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 300 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 500 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
7.3°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
Moderate
48/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~103
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Nice
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:55
☀️ Noon
12:44
🌇 Sunset
17:33
⏱️ Daylight
9h 38m
Wind Speed
10.5 km/h
Light breeze
Sunshine
7.2 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
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
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 January 26 averages 12°C with a 19% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 79/100."
— 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
February 2
12.5°C • 15% rain
Score
87
February 1
12.2°C • 16% rain
Score
81
January 20
12°C • 17% rain
Score
80
💡 Moving your event by a few days could significantly improve weather conditions
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📍 Is Nice Worth Visiting on January 26?
Planning a trip to Nice on January 26? 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°C with a 19% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 103 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 14.6°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.64m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest January 26 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 15°C in 2025, while the coldest dropped to 2.4°C in 2021.