September in Nice averages highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 18 °C (64 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 12 h 26 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 24 °C (76 °F).
September weather in Nice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is September a good time to visit Nice?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. September is usually shoulder season in Nice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
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 September 2026
No public holidays fall in September 2026 in France, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Nice in September
September'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
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 24 °C (76 °F) in September. outdoors
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 September
- Light layers for the day.
- 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. September is usually shoulder season in Nice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
September in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 26° / 15° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Venice | 24° / 17° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 27° / 17° | 7 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is September a good time to visit Nice?
By the numbers, September is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and about 5 rainy days. September is usually shoulder season in Nice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Nice in September?
Average highs are 25 °C (77 °F) and lows 18 °C (64 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 24 °C (76 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Nice in September?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 50 mm in total. It is the 5th driest 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.