French Riviera Còsta d’Azur
The French Riviera is a coast and a riviera in France. It is one of the 125 sights of France listed on this site and ranks as the 14th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 27 °C and the least amount of rain. For drier weather, June and July have low rainfall, while October is the wettest month with about 128 mm of rain. Temperatures are cooler from November to March, with daily highs between 11 °C and 15 °C.
Travelers can reach the area via Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, which is 58 km away, or La Môle Airport in Saint-Tropez, located 20 km from the coast. The region is approximately 700 km from Paris. Information and services are available through the official website at https://cotedazurfrance.fr/.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 128 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 52 | 52 | 81 | 56 | 42 | 16 | 31 | 79 | 128 | 108 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
