Nice hits 28°C in early April as Mediterranean sea temperatures run 3°C above average. Beaches are filling fast, but lifeguards won't arrive until May.
A severe Mistral event is targeting Provence and the Côte d’Azur, with gusts forecast to reach 53 km/h in the Rhône Valley and along the coast from Marseille to Nice. Beaufort Force 7 conditions bring risks of fallen trees, maritime disruption, flight delays, and dangerous coastal conditions. Wind chill drops the feels-like temperature to 4°C despite sunshine. Full hour-by-hour wind forecast and preparation guide.