Nice in September
Sea at its warmest and crowds thinning after the first week; one of the best months on the Riviera.
Is September a good time to visit Nice?
September is a middling month in Nice — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but November is noticeably calmer.
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Tours and tickets in Nice, from our booking partner.
What’s on in September
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September 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 September a good month to visit Nice?
September is a middling month in Nice — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but November is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Nice in September?
Nice sits at roughly 72/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 10 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is November.
What is the weather like in Nice in September?
Expect highs around 25°C and lows near 18°C in September, with about 5 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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