October in Nice averages highs of 21 °C (69 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 10 h 55 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 21 °C (70 °F).
October weather in Nice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Nice?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. October 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 October 2026
No public holidays fall in October 2026 in France, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Nice in October
October'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 October
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (57 °F).
- Swimwear.
- 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. October is usually low season in Nice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 21° / 12° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Venice | 19° / 12° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 22° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Nice?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 21 °C (69 °F) and about 7 rainy days. October 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 October?
Average highs are 21 °C (69 °F) and lows 14 °C (57 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 21 °C (70 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Nice in October?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 131 mm in total. It is the 2nd 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.