March 17 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Nice. With minimal rain risk (12%) and pleasant highs of 15°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. You'll find plenty of company in Nice this month as tourism activity remains quite robust.
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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 March 17
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 15°C. 12% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Nice in March
Based on historical data for March 17, Nice typically experiences temperatures between 7.2°C and 15°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (12% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Nice
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
15°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
7.2°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
15°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Snow Chance
12%
Avg 0.8mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.2 cm
~12% chance
Pressure
1017.6 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
🔴 28 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 42 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 70 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
10.2°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
Busy
63/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~135
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Nice
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:41
☀️ Noon
12:40
🌇 Sunset
18:39
⏱️ Daylight
11h 58m
Wind Speed
11.1 km/h
Light breeze
Sunshine
9.6 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 March 17 averages 15°C with a 12% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 100/100."
— 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
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📍 Is Nice Worth Visiting on March 17?
Planning a trip to Nice on March 17? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 15°C with a 12% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 135 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 14.1°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.85m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 17 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 17.6°C in 2022, while the coldest dropped to 4.1°C in 2025.