Opéra de Nice

Theater Belle Époque opera house on Nice's cultural scene

Nice’s opera house presents opera, ballet and concert programming; visitors often combine performances with walks on the Promenade des Anglais and meals in the Old Town.

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Opéra de Nice
1 Place Masséna, 06000 Nice, France
43.6954, 7.2726
Ticket prices vary by performance; check official site for schedules and guided tour availability.

How to Get to Opéra de Nice #

The opera is in central Nice near Place Masséna. Tram lines and buses converge on the square; the main train station (Gare de Nice-Ville) is within walking distance. City trams and buses provide easy access.

Tips for Visiting Opéra de Nice #

  • Try to time a visit for an evening performance to experience the auditorium's acoustics at their best.
  • Arrive early to enjoy the surrounding Place and the Belle Époque surroundings of central Nice.
  • Check the box office for student or reduced-price tickets-there are often concessions.

Best Time to Visit Opéra de Nice #

Best visited spring through autumn for performances and pleasant weather; check programming for seasonal highlights.

Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Mild weather and cultural festivals; ideal for combining a performance with sightseeing.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Tourist peak; evening performances can be pleasant with cool sea breezes.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 15-24°C (59-75°F)
Shoulder season brings fewer crowds and active cultural programming.

Weather & Climate near Opéra de Nice #

Climate

Opéra de Nice's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (836 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 24°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 27°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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