Nice in October
Mild and golden
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Nice — with trade-offs.
October is quiet, good value and still warm on sunny days.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–21°C
- Mild with more frequent showers.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Mild days and lower prices.
–Rain increases.
My tip for October
Keep a rain plan; the October storms can be heavy.
- Walking
- Food
- Day trips
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Nice, 7th for weather, 4th for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in Nice in October
In October Nice averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 128 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 128 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: Météo-France. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nice in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Nice?
- October is a reasonable month in Nice — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Nice overall (7 for weather, 4 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Mild days and lower prices. The main downside: Rain increases.
- What is the weather like in Nice in October?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 128 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Mild with more frequent showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Nice crowded in October?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Nice in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Nice?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (October ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.