Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Nice in October
Nice cools off: highs slip to 67°F (20°C), from 73°F in September, with lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (88 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 64°F (18°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (88 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 11.5 in (292 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in September to 83/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 64°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nice in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Jardin Exotique d'Èze
Cactus garden at the top of the perched village of Èze with sea views.
Why now October scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Musée Matisse
Matisse's work in a 17th-century villa in the olive grove of Cimiez.
Promenade des Anglais
7-km seafront walk along pebble beaches and blue chairs.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Lou Pilha Leva
Vieux Nice counter for Niçois street food: socca, pissaladière and petits farcis.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Les Distilleries Idéales
Old-town bar for apéro, with a wood-paneled room and sidewalk tables.
Nearby in October
- Avignon in October~124 mi · highs 70°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in October~161 mi · highs 50°F, 2.8 in rain · 10°C (17°F) cooler by day, drier
- Florence in October~199 mi · highs 69°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Chianti in October~203 mi · highs 69°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nice in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Nice?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 98 in May – September. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Nice in October?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nice in October?
Some: about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (682 mm).
What should I pack for Nice in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 64°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Nice in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.