Nice in October: weather, sea and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Nice suits walks and museums if plans can change around rain. Days average +19 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +21 °C. It is not a good choice for the feel of a summer beach holiday.
Weather in October
For warmer daytime weather, consider early October: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +21 °C
- Daytime air
- +19 °C
- Night-time air
- +16 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +20 °C | +16 °C | +23 °C |
| 11–20 October | +19 °C | +16 °C | +20 °C |
| 21–31 October | +19 °C | +15 °C | +19 °C |
Water in October
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +21 °C for the month. It averages +23 °C in the first ten days and +19 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Nice.
Rainfall in October
In October, the average is 10 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 4 to 17 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +24 °C | +19 °C | +25 °C |
| October | +19 °C | +16 °C | +21 °C |
September has warmer days than October. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Nice compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- In dry weather, the Promenade des Anglais offers a walk beside the pebble beaches. Views of the Baie des Anges, palms and historic hotels form a distinctive city seafront.
- Castle Hill Park is an option for a dry day. Its viewpoints overlook the old town, harbour and Baie des Anges, offering a way to see Nice from above.
- For rainy weather, the Matisse Museum in Cimiez offers indoor galleries with paintings, sculpture and paper cut-outs. They introduce several sides of the artist’s work.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.