Climate Considerations

The Riviera's Mediterranean climate varies significantly by location and season:

Coastal Climate

- Summer (June-September): Hot and dry, 25-30°C (77-86°F), minimal rain - Autumn (October-November): Warm days, occasional storms, 15-22°C (59-72°F) - Winter (December-February): Mild and sunny, 8-15°C (46-59°F), most rainfall - Spring (March-May): Pleasant and increasingly dry, 15-22°C (59-72°F)

Mountain Climate

- Temperatures drop 6°C per 1000m elevation - Snow possible above 1000m December-March - Year-round hiking below 800m - Always pack layers for elevation changes

Microclimates

- Menton: Warmest year-round, subtropical vegetation - Nice: Mild winters, hot summers moderated by sea breezes - Interior valleys: More extreme temperatures, cooler nights - Hilltop villages: 5-10°C cooler than coast, refreshing in summer