Month guide · Nice · France
Nice in September
What September is really like in Nice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Nice. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Excellent month: the sea is still warm, crowds thin after the first week and restaurants are back to normal rhythm.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Nice: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:42
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- European Heritage Days — free entry to normally closed buildings (usually third weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Le Port
Mont Boron and Fort du Mont Alban
Take a bus up to the fort and walk down through the forest to the port; bring water as there are few shops.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Vieux Nice
The old town's lanes, such as Rue Droite and Rue de la Préfecture, hide baroque chapels, small museums and some of the best places to try socca and pissaladière.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · Jean-Médecin and Place Masséna
Place Masséna
Come back after dark to see Plensa's illuminated figures, then walk the Promenade du Paillon's water mirror.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Market · Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Cours Saleya market
The long square at the edge of the old town hosts Nice's best-known flower and produce market from Tuesday to Sunday mornings, with local olives, courgette flowers, citrus and Provençal herbs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nice.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Nice?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Nice?
It is one of the best months to visit Nice. Excellent month: the sea is still warm, crowds thin after the first week and restaurants are back to normal rhythm.
+How warm is Nice in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nice in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.