Nice weather in October (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What kind of weather does October bring to Nice? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Nice includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Nice in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 199 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nice climate page with graphs.

 

Nice, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Monaco, France (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in France in October

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nice, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nice.

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