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Wedding weather in French Riviera
In French Riviera, the driest months for a wedding are July and August, when rain falls on about 9% of days. The wettest is November, with rain on about 31% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18% | 5% | 5.7 | 55°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 7.4 h/day |
| February | 25% | 8% | 7 | 56°F (13°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 8.2 h/day |
| March | 23% | 8% | 7 | 60°F (15°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 9.6 h/day |
| April | 26% | 7% | 7.9 | 64°F (18°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 11 h/day |
| May | 28% | 6% | 8.8 | 70°F (21°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 12 h/day |
| June | 24% | 3% | 7.1 | 78°F (25°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 13.7 h/day |
| July ✦ | 9% | 1% | 2.7 | 83°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 14.2 h/day |
| August ✦ | 13% | 1% | 3.9 | 84°F (29°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 12.7 h/day |
| September | 19% | 5% | 5.8 | 77°F (25°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 h/day |
| October | 29% | 13% | 9 | 69°F (21°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 8.6 h/day |
| November | 31% | 12% | 9.2 | 62°F (17°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 7.5 h/day |
| December | 19% | 7% | 5.9 | 56°F (14°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 7.3 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 43.71, 7.26. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in French Riviera
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in French Riviera are July and August.
When to be careful
November is the wettest month in French Riviera: rain falls on about 31% of days, and 12% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
French Riviera weather month by month
What a wedding day in French Riviera usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
French Riviera weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 18% of days in French Riviera, about 5.7 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 55°F (13°C), lows 41°F (5°C), with around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
French Riviera weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 25% of days in French Riviera, about 7 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 56°F (13°C), lows 43°F (6°C), with around 8.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
French Riviera weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 23% of days in French Riviera, about 7 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (15°C), lows 46°F (8°C), with around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
French Riviera weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 26% of days in French Riviera, about 7.9 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 51°F (10°C), with around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
French Riviera weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in French Riviera, about 8.8 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 70°F (21°C), lows 57°F (14°C), with around 12 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
French Riviera weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 24% of days in French Riviera, about 7.1 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (25°C), lows 65°F (18°C), with around 13.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
French Riviera weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 9% of days in French Riviera, about 2.7 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 83°F (28°C), lows 70°F (21°C), with around 14.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
French Riviera weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 13% of days in French Riviera, about 3.9 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 84°F (29°C), lows 71°F (21°C), with around 12.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
French Riviera weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 19% of days in French Riviera, about 5.8 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 77°F (25°C), lows 64°F (18°C), with around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
French Riviera weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 29% of days in French Riviera, about 9 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 69°F (21°C), lows 58°F (14°C), with around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
French Riviera weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 31% of days in French Riviera, about 9.2 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 62°F (17°C), lows 49°F (10°C), with around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
French Riviera weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 19% of days in French Riviera, about 5.9 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 56°F (14°C), lows 44°F (6°C), with around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in French Riviera?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in French Riviera, with rain on about 9% of days and average highs around 83°F (28°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July and August.
What is the rainiest month in French Riviera?
November is the rainiest month in French Riviera: on average 9.2 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 12% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in French Riviera?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 9% of days in French Riviera. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.