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Nice Weather in September

Nice in September

The short of it: Nice in September averages a high of 24 °C (76 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 17° · rain 78 mm · daylight 12 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & May

September in Nice brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 17°, with about 78 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 24°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 min in mid-September, 92 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Nice runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Thiers, 1 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

September in Nice, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° colder, 60 mm more rain
Versus October
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ThiersProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur1 km WSW24°17°78 mm
VernierProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur1 km NW24°17°78 mm
CarabacelProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur1 km ENE24°17°78 mm
Quartier du PortProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur2 km ESE24°17°78 mm
RiquierProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur2 km E24°17°78 mm
CimiezProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur2 km NNE24°17°78 mm
Saint-MauriceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur2 km N24°17°78 mm
PasteurProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur2 km NE24°17°78 mm

The Almanac · Nice Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 24°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Nice by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°6°71 mm15 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦
February13°6°52 mm15 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
March15°8°46 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April17°11°62 mm14 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
May21°15°42 mm13 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°18°37 mm12 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°21°16 mm12 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°21°18 mm12 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°17°78 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October20°14°158 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
November16°9°168 mm15 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦✦
December13°6°99 mm15 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nice in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nice in September?

Days average 24 °C (76 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 24°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Nice?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Nice in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Nice in September?

Hardly — September nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nice in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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