Nice in September
Warm sea, calmer days
- Temperature
- 18–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea and a relaxed atmosphere.
–Weekends are still busy.
September is one of the best months: the sea is warm and the city calmer.
Nice vs Amalfi Coast in September
Nice and Amalfi Coast are close in September. Nice averages 18–25°C with moderate-high crowds; Amalfi Coast 19–28°C with moderate-high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Nice and Amalfi Coast
The verdict for September
- WeatherVery similar9/10 vs 9/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate-High vs Moderate-High
- PricesVery similar€€€€ vs €€€€
- OverallVery similar7.4/10 vs 7.3/10
Amalfi Coast in September
Warm sea, thinner crowds
- Temperature
- 19–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Still warm enough to swim, with softer light.
–Cruise days and weekends remain busy.
September is as good as May for many travellers: the sea is at its warmest and crowds thin after the first week.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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