Nice in October
Mild days and quieter streets, but also the start of the heavier autumn rains.
Is October a good time to visit Nice?
October is a middling month in Nice — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but November is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Nice, from our booking partner.
What’s on in October
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Nice, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Nice.
Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Nice?
October is a middling month in Nice — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but November is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Nice in October?
Nice sits at roughly 54/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 8 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is November.
What is the weather like in Nice in October?
Expect highs around 21°C and lows near 14°C in October, with about 7 wet days across the month.
Sources
Weather: 1995–2024 averages from the Nice weather station (NOAA GHCN-Daily); rain days count days with at least 1 mm.
Crowd scores are modelled estimates, not live counts.How the model works
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