Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Nice?
Busy — August is Nice's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 84% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, November is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Nice's own year — not a headcount.
August 2027 is peak-season Nice: hot and dry, around 29°C / 84°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 16 of them Busy, the other 15 Packed.
No — not if you want Nice to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Busy. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 29 °C by day, with rain on about 4 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 16 of the 31 days. Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Nice — the typical day at 79%, against 97% in early August. For similar weather with fewer people, come in June or September. The crush is at Cours Saleya and the old town lanes; the quiet is at Cimiez. The calmest day is Tuesday 31 August, the busiest Friday 6 August.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Nice, August ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Fri 6 Aug, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Tue 31 Aug at 78%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 29°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Nice in August?
The busiest days are the 6th, 10th, 20th and 24th, and 27 more.
Cruise ships are in port on 16 of 31 days; the heaviest is Fri 6 Aug, 1 ship in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
Across the month the days run from 78% to 100% of the year. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, September is about half as busy.
The lightest days are the 21st, 22nd and 31st. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Busy busier than 81% of days here · France school holidays
Record Nice on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · France school holidays
Record Nice on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: France school holidays; Germany school holidays; UK public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · France school holidays
Record Nice on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 3 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · France school holidays
Record Nice on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Mariner Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,334
Record Nice on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,334 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 09:00–20:00
Record Nice on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,852 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Silver Shadow — guest capacity 388 19:00–?
Record Nice on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 388 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Busy busier than 81% of days here · France school holidays
Record Nice on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–18:00
Record Nice on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 12 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Busy busier than 81% of days here · France school holidays
Record Nice on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1 · France public holiday
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112 02:00–?
Record Nice on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: France public holiday; Germany public holiday; Italy public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 112 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 17 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
Record Nice on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, sizes unknown. Nearest calmer day: Tue 17 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 21 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mariner Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,334
Record Nice on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,334 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 08:00–18:00
Record Nice on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 26 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 09:00–20:00
Record Nice on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 28 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
Record Nice on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,100 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 31 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Busy busier than 78% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Nice?
Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Nice — the typical day at 79%, against 97% in early August.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Nice
Real heat — around 29°C / 84°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 4 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Nice in August
Based on: France's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
