Nice events & things to do in October 2027
Start with Musée Marc Chagall, Palais Lascaris, plus Cimiez Roman Ruins and Archaeology Museum. October in Nice averages 21°C / 70°F highs, 14°C / 57°F nights, and about 7 rainy days.
Expect 21°C/70°F days and about 7 rainy ones in October. Start with these:
- Musée Marc Chagall★ 4.4 · 8.2k reviewsOpened in 1973 with Chagall involvement, the museum was designed around his Biblical Message cycle and stained glass.
- Palais Lascaris★ 4.4 · 2.1k reviewsThis 17th-century baroque townhouse in Vieux Nice preserves frescoed ceilings, a monumental staircase, and historic musical instruments.
By TripSapien · Updated October 29, 2026
Nice in October 2027
Weather
TempTemperature
70°F / 57°F
21°C / 14°C
RainPrecipitation
7d
5.3in · 135mm
LightDaylight
10.8h
Sea
70.3°F
21.3°C
October is Nice's wettest month, with heavy Mediterranean downpours possible around the Old Town.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Oct 1 – Oct 8
International Short Film Festival.
Planning lead · projected date · Source: festival calendar
Holidays, observances & long weekends
- Oct 30-Nov 1Long weekend
About Nice
City overview
Nice is the French Riviera's big-city base, squeezed between the Baie des Anges, Vieux Nice lanes, Cimiez hills, and the blue train line toward Monaco and Cannes. The traveler frame is the Promenade des Anglais for sea views, Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya for markets and baroque streets, and Cimiez or Mont Boron for Roman ruins, Matisse, and quieter outlooks.
Food & drink
Nice is the home base for socca, salade niçoise, pan bagnat, pissaladière, petits farcis, ratatouille, and tourte de blettes. Cours Saleya, Marché de la Libération, Chez Pipo near the port, and old-town snack counters make the Niçois staples easy to compare.
Top sights
Ranked for October suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Cimiez Roman Ruins and Archaeology Museum
- 2Musée Matisse
- 3Promenade des Anglais
- 4Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya
- 5Place Masséna
- 6Colline du Château
- 7Hotel Negresco
- 8Parc Phoenix
1Cimiez Roman Ruins and Archaeology Museum
4.2★ · 744indoorClosed TueCemenelum was the Roman settlement above modern Nice, and the site preserves baths, streets, and an amphitheatre beside the museum. The ruins sit next to the Matisse Museum on Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez.
2Musée Matisse
4★ · 6,736indoorClosed TueThe museum sits in a 17th-century Genoese villa in Cimiez, near the arenas and Franciscan monastery gardens. Its collection follows Henri Matisse through paintings, cut-outs, drawings, and personal objects from his Nice years.
3Promenade des Anglais
4.7★ · 2,409mixedEnglish winter visitors financed the original seaside walk in the 1820s, and the promenade now runs for more than 5km along the Baie des Anges. It links the airport approach, Negresco hotel, public beaches, and Castle Hill viewpoints.
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4Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya
The old town keeps a dense Italianate street pattern from the Savoy and Sardinian eras, with ochre facades, baroque churches, and market stalls. Cours Saleya hosts flowers, produce, antiques, and restaurants a few steps from the seafront.
5Place Masséna
The checkerboard square took its modern form in the 19th century and remains the hinge between Avenue Jean Médecin, Vieux Nice, and the Paillon greenway. Jaume Plensa figures glow above the tram tracks at night.
Wikipedia6Colline du Château
Nice castle was dismantled by Louis XIV forces in 1706, leaving a hilltop park with ruins, a waterfall, and the city's best free viewpoint. Stairs and a lift climb from the Quai des États-Unis beside Vieux Nice.
7Hotel Negresco
Henri Negresco opened this Belle Époque palace hotel in 1913 with architect Édouard Niermans, and its pink dome became a Promenade des Anglais landmark. The lobby art collection is visible from the public brasserie and bar areas.
Wikipedia8Parc Phoenix
The botanical park beside the airport holds tropical glasshouses, ponds, and thousands of plant species on the western Promenade des Anglais. Tram Line 2 makes it an easy rainy-day stop before or after a flight.
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Neighborhoods
1Vieux Nice
Vieux Nice feels dense and theatrical, with Cours Saleya, Palais Lascaris, Sainte-Réparate, gelato counters, and late bars packed into narrow lanes.
2Promenade and Carré d’Or
The seafront and Carré d’Or are hotel-and-shopping Nice, anchored by the Negresco, Jardin Albert Ier, Masséna, boutiques, and beach clubs.
3Libération
Libération is the local market district north of the station, with the Gare du Sud food hall, tram stops, produce stalls, and everyday cafes.
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- 4Cimiez
Cimiez is greener and older, with Roman ruins, Musée Matisse, the monastery gardens, Belle Époque residences, and hilltop calm above the center.
- 5Port Lympia and Garibaldi
The port area mixes ferries, antique shops, seafood terraces, Place Garibaldi arcades, and easy access to Mont Boron trails.
- 6Mont Boron and Riquier
Mont Boron climbs into villas, pines, and sea viewpoints, while Riquier adds practical rail links, apartment blocks, and grocery stops east of the center.
- 7Arenas
A modern district near the airport, featuring the Musée des Arts Asiatiques with its Asian art collections and tea ceremony room. It also has dining options like Le Buggy Restaurant and La Cantine Arkose Nice.
- 8Basse-Californie
Basse-Californie in Nice is known for fine-dining restaurants, including La Palme d'Or.
- 9Baumettes
Baumettes in Nice is home to La Nice Étoilée, with restaurants nearby.
- 10Carabacel
Located just north of the Old Town, with access provided by the historic Saint-Antoine bridge. The area features a mix of residential buildings and public spaces, reflecting its development since the Middle Ages.
- 11Cessole
- 12Cremat
- 13Don Bosco
- 14Fabron
- 15Gairaut
- 16Gambetta
Gambetta in Nice has La Hacienda Coffee Shop and the High Club nightclub.
- 17Gorbella
- 18L'Archet
- 19Le Piol
- 20Le Plan
- 21Le Port
A central Nice neighborhood with fine-dining, Mediterranean, and French restaurants, including Kai's Monkey Business, Jan, and Comme un Dimanche.
- 22Lingostière
- 23Magnan
- 24Mantega
- 25Mont-Boron
French restaurants near La Réserve de Nice.
- 26Pasteur
- 27Quartier Jean-Médecin
Quartier Jean-Médecin in Nice centers on Place Masséna, a plaza with colorful old buildings and the Fountain of the Sun statue. Here there are French restaurants, fine-dining options, and coffee shops like La Brioche Chaude.
- 28Rimiez
- 29Riquier
Riquier is north of the port district and features the covered Paillon river. The area has historical ties to medieval craftsmen and is bordered by Rue Barla to the south.
- 30Rue de France
A long, lively strip just inland from the Promenade des Anglais, linking central Nice to the western beach neighborhoods.
Day trips
22km / 25min by TER train from Nice-Ville
Monaco
The principality adds the casino, palace rock, yacht harbor, and cliffside train views. Trains are frequent but crowded during the Grand Prix and summer weekends.
20km / 20min by TER train from Nice-Ville
Antibes
Old ramparts, the Picasso Museum in Château Grimaldi, sandy beaches, and Port Vauban give Antibes a compact Riviera contrast.
12km / 20min by bus from Nice or train to Èze-sur-Mer plus climb
Èze
The hill village has stone lanes, garden terraces, and views above the Mediterranean. Use the Nietzsche Path only with proper shoes and water.
Getting around
Lignes d’Azur trams cover the airport, Jean Médecin, Old Town edges, the port, and western districts, with Line 2 the fastest airport-to-center route. TER trains are best for Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, and Villefranche, while Vieux Nice and the Promenade are easiest on foot.
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Common questions about Nice in October
- What to pack for Nice in October
Pack for October's weather, not a generic Nice checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 21°C / 70°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 14°C / 57°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 7 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Nice
- 4 days covers the main Nice highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Nice worth visiting in October
- Yes. October in Nice averages 21°C / 70°F highs, 14°C / 57°F nights, and about 7 rainy days.
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