Nice (Côte d'Azur) · October
Low seasonFrance · Europe
Max Temp · October
22°
at night 15° · avg 18°
- Sunshine
- 5 h/day
- Rain Days
- 5 days
- Water Temp
- 21°
below average
87 mm · very dry
refreshing
In Nice (Côte d'Azur), October is 7°C cooler than the warmest month (August).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 14° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 5h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h | 4h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d64mm | 4d60mm | 4d60mm | 4d55mm | 3d39mm | 2d20mm | 1d9mm | 1d16mm | 3d58mm | 5d87mm | 6d118mm | 5d87mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
October in Nice (Côte d'Azur) at 21°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 21°C, cooling to 15°C at night (daily average: 18°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (87 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Nice (Côte d'Azur) in October
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Nice (Côte d'Azur)?
- October is not an optimal month for Nice (Côte d'Azur) (Score: 59/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in October?
- In October, Nice (Côte d'Azur) sees daily highs of 21°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in October?
- In October, Nice (Côte d'Azur) receives an average of 87 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Nice (Côte d'Azur) get in October?
- Nice (Côte d'Azur) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in October — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in October?
- Water temperature in Nice (Côte d'Azur) in October averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
