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Nice in November
What November is really like in Nice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Lascaris, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. The wettest month on average, but rain tends to come in short bursts between sunny days; hotel prices are low.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Nice: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:06
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Autumn (September–November). A warm sea in September, fewer visitors in October and lower prices, with the risk of short, heavy storms from October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Nice–Cannes Marathon along the coast (usually early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Baumettes
Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret
Walk up from the western Promenade; the villa's garden and staircase are worth seeing on their own.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Seafront
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's seafront promenade runs about 7 kilometres around the Baie des Anges from the airport to the foot of Castle Hill.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
Viewpoint · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Castle Hill (Colline du Château)
Climb up from the old town in the late afternoon and walk down the far side to the port for dinner.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Couples
Park · Jean-Médecin and Place Masséna
Promenade du Paillon
This long green corridor was built over the covered Paillon river and links Place Masséna with the old town's edge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Nice?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Nice in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Nice?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest month on average, but rain tends to come in short bursts between sunny days; hotel prices are low.
+How warm is Nice in November?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nice in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.