Nice in September
Warm sea, calmer days
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Nice.
September is one of the best months: the sea is warm and the city calmer.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–25°C
- Warm and sunny with a very warm sea.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Warm sea and a relaxed atmosphere.
–Weekends are still busy.
My tip for September
Swim in the morning and keep the afternoon for the old town.
- Beaches
- Walking
- Day trips
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Nice, 1st for weather, 7th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in Nice in September
In September Nice averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 81 mm of rain or snow over 5 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
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Météo-France. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nice in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Nice?
- September is the best month to visit Nice. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Nice overall (1 for weather, 7 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and a relaxed atmosphere. The main downside: Weekends are still busy.
- What is the weather like in Nice in September?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 81 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Warm and sunny with a very warm sea. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Nice crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Nice in September?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. 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 (this month). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.