Weather
Fine and sunny with an orange heatwave alert in place. Highs of 33 degrees in Nice, 32 degrees in Monaco, reaching 39 degrees inland in the Alpes Maritimes with thundery showers forecast. A gentle breeze in the Alpes Maritimes with winds picking up in the Var region by this afternoon. 36 degrees in Saint-Tropez, 34 degrees in Cannes and 35 degrees in Toulon. This evening going down to 26 degrees with clear skies.
The outlook for tomorrow and Thursday, remaining much the same with hazy sunshine and highs of 38 degrees along the coast. By Thursday afternoon thundery showers are expected to reach the coastline, but temperatures remaining high with 34 degrees in Nice and 37 degrees in Saint-Tropez.
Sunrise 06.31am
Sunset 08.38pm
Weather elsewhere
Palma 32° sunny.
New York 31° sunny.
London 31° sunny.
Beach weather
Nice: Expect hot, dry conditions with air temperatures around 31 °C (88 °F). Due to the orange alert for extreme heat, stay hydrated and avoid peak sun hours.
Saint‑Tropez: Warm and sunny, with highs nearing 33 °C, and a very high UV index of 8.
Sea temperatures: Nice: Approximately 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) — perfect for swimming
Saint‑Tropez: Around 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) — also very comfortable
Photo - Pierrefeu-du-Var: Nestled among vineyards and olive groves in southern France, Pierrefeu-du-Var is a charming Provençal village in the Var department. Known for its picturesque old town and nearby wine estates, it offers a tranquil escape from the Riviera crowds. Fascinating fact: The village was once home to a 12th-century Knights Templar commandery, making it a quiet witness to centuries of religious and military history.
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