Nice at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 842 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 25 m
Climate in Nice
Nice has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Nice is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Nice in October?
In October, Nice is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nice.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:44 – 18:49
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %10 %
- Seaweight 25 %46 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Nice
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.1 – 21.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nice ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.5 and 26.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.4° | 14.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.5° | 12.9° | 14.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.7° | 13.1° | 14.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.7° | 16.8° | 18.7° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.6° | 20.3° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.1° | 22.3° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 23.5° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.8° | 21.7° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.2° | 19.1° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.7° | 16.7° | 18.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.6° | 14.6° | 16.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Nice
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Nice, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nice
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Nice: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nice has about 9 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25 | 11° | 5° | 14.1° | 6.0 h | 8 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 12° | 4° | 13.5° | 7.0 h | 8 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 14° | 6° | 13.7° | 8.0 h | 8 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 17° | 9° | 14.9° | 8.1 h | 11 | 78 |
| MayMay | 40 | 21° | 13° | 17.7° | 8.8 h | 11 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 25° | 17° | 21.6° | 10.1 h | 9 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 27° | 20° | 24.1° | 10.9 h | 6 | 26 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 28° | 20° | 24.9° | 9.7 h | 7 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 24° | 17° | 22.8° | 8.0 h | 8 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 20° | 14° | 20.2° | 6.5 h | 9 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 15° | 9° | 17.7° | 6.0 h | 11 | 131 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 12° | 6° | 15.6° | 5.8 h | 9 | 87 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Nice
The best time to visit Nice is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation.
Nice through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nice in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–21 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Nice in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Nice in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Nice in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Nice month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January11° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In January, Nice is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in January28February12° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In February, Nice is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in February31March14° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Nice is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in March27April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Nice is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in April40May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Nice is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in May83June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Nice is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in June97July27° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Nice is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in July96August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Nice is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in August79September24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Nice is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in September40October20° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In October, Nice is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in October23November15° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Nice is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nice.
Nice in November23December12° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In December, Nice is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nice.
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Nice vs. Monaco
In October the holiday weather in Nice and Monaco is about equally good (score 40 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in Monaco as in Nice. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nice | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 40 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Nice ranks 8 of 9 destinations in this country.
- Marseille20°20°86
- 2Paris17°61
- 3Porto-Vecchio22°21°58
- 4Chamonix14°57
- 5Ajaccio21°21°48
- 6Saint-Tropez20°20°43
- 7Cannes20°20°42
- 8NiceThis page20°20°40
Planning a trip to Nice
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Nice
When is the best time to visit Nice?
The best time to visit Nice is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nice?
The sea temperature in Nice ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Nice in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Nice?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Nice?
The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nice get?
Nice gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Nice in?
Nice uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nice?
A nonstop flight from London to Nice takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
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