Nice · AutumnMonth summary
Nice weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 70°F
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nice in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Nice. July remains slightly better (+2.3 pts).
By trip type
Nice in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Nice is often underrated: 21°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Annual table
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 41°F | 55°F | 20% | 0.1in | 7.9h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 43°F | 57°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 46°F | 59°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 64°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 70°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 21% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 82°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.6h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 70°F | 84°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 77°F | 17% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 57°F | 70°F | 26% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 48°F | 63°F | 32% | 0.2in | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 43°F | 57°F | 22% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 6.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Nice averages 70°F, 26% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nice in October
Is October a good time to visit Nice?
October is an excellent time to visit Nice (score 7.5/10). With 70°F, 9.5h of sunshine and 26% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nice in October?
With 70°F max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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