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Ницца in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Ницца in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Ницца in October 2026

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
Weather for Ницца in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 108 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Ницца;

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ницца has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Ницца in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ницца for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +75°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +70°F.

Is Ницца warm or cold in October?

Ницца is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +59°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Ницца:

Water temperature in Ницца in October

Water in Ницца in October is Fresh. It varies from +63°F to +72°F, with an average of +67°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +68°F.

In October, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Ницца are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +75°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +56°F.

Can you swim in Ницца in October?

Water temperature (+67°F) in Ницца in October might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Ницца in October

Ницца weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+75°F+68°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+43°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+84°F+75°F
Rainfall
59 mm108 mm106 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+72°F+67°F+64°F
Humidity
68%72%69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
13910
Cloudy days
787
Rainy days
71011
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 108 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in September to 9 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Ницца in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ницца is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Ницца based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 131 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Ницца, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ницца wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Ницца?

This is the weather in Ницца in October 2024:
1 October
☀️
+83°F
2 October
☀️
+82°F
3 October
☀️
+80°F
4 October
☁️
+77°F
5 October
☀️
+75°F
6 October
☀️
+78°F
7 October
☀️
+80°F
8 October
☀️
+83°F
9 October
☀️
+82°F
10 October
☀️
+75°F
11 October
☁️
+77°F
12 October
☀️
+75°F
13 October
☁️
+78°F
14 October
☀️
+83°F
15 October
☀️
+73°F
16 October
☁️
+71°F
17 October
☁️
+68°F
18 October
🌧️
+68°F
19 October
🌧️
+66°F
20 October
🌧️
+71°F
21 October
☀️
+73°F
22 October
☀️
+70°F
23 October
☁️
+73°F
24 October
🌧️
+70°F
25 October
☀️
+74°F
26 October
☀️
+72°F
27 October
☀️
+73°F
28 October
☀️
+70°F
29 October
🌧️
+70°F
30 October
🌧️
+73°F
31 October
☀️
+70°F
In October 2024 Ницца had 19 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ницца climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ницца in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+61°F) and the highest in 2022 (+71°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 321 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1437 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ницца in October:

Is October a good time to visit Ницца?

October is a really good time to go to Ницца. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ницца.

Can you sunbathe in Ницца in October?

October has mild temperatures in Ницца. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Ницца in October?

In general, you can swim in Ницца in October, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +67°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Ницца rainy in October?

Ницца is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ницца in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ницца in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Ницца

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ницца, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.