November in Nice averages highs of 16 °C (62 °F) and lows of 9 °C (49 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 9 h 35 min of daylight. The sea is fresh, around 18 °C (65 °F): fine for a quick swim.
November weather in Nice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Nice?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. November is usually low season in Nice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in November 2026
- Sun 1 Nov: All Saints' Day (Toussaint) public holiday
- Wed 11 Nov: Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Nice in November
November's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Promenade des Anglais — walk or bike the seafront outdoors
- Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya market outdoors
- Castle Hill — the best view of the bay outdoors
- Èze and Monaco — by bus or train outdoors
- Villefranche-sur-Mer — a swim in a calm bay outdoors
- Matisse and Chagall museums indoors
Where to stay: Vieux Nice for character; near the Promenade des Anglais for the sea; Port area for value.
What to pack for Nice in November
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (62 °F), nights near 9 °C (49 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Nice costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. November is usually low season in Nice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 15° / 7° | 10 | Tough month |
| Venice | 13° / 7° | 8 | Tough month |
| Rome | 17° / 9° | 10 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Nice?
By the numbers, November is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 16 °C (62 °F) and about 7 rainy days. November is usually low season in Nice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Nice in November?
Average highs are 16 °C (62 °F) and lows 9 °C (49 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is fresh, around 18 °C (65 °F): fine for a quick swim.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in November?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 119 mm in total. It is the wettest month of the year in Nice.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.