Updated 2 Nov 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is September 2027 a good month to visit Nice?
Lively — the typical September day in Nice is busier than 69% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in September, that is the trade. If not, November is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Nice's own year — not a headcount.
September sits between the seasons in Nice: warm and showery, around 26°C / 78°F, Lively on 13 of 30 days — 17 days run Busy or Packed.
Yes. The typical September day in Nice is Lively, and 17 of the 30 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 26 °C by day, with rain on about 5 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany. Cruise ships call on 16 of the 30 days. Ironman France Nice falls on 12 September. Mid September is the month's quietest stretch in Nice — the typical day at 66%, against 72% in early September. The crush is at Cours Saleya and the old town lanes; the quiet is at Cimiez. The calmest day is Tuesday 14 September, the busiest Sunday 12 September.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Nice, September ranks 3rd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 12 Sep, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Tue 14 Sep at 54%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 5 of 30 days.
The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.
See walking shoes →
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
How busy is Nice in September?
The busiest days are the 7th, 12th, 17th and 21st, and 13 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively.
Cruise ships are in port on 16 of 30 days; the heaviest is Tue 7 Sep, 1 ship in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 54% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. All four Fridays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, August is busier still and October is about half as busy.
The calmest days include the 14th, 15th and 19th — 7 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Wed 01 Sep Lively busier than 56% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Wed 1 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 02 Sep Lively busier than 56% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Thu 2 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 03 Sep Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–18:00
Record Nice on Fri 3 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 850 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 04 Sep Lively busier than 56% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Sat 4 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 05 Sep Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 06:00–02:00
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 09:00–20:00
Record Nice on Sun 5 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,944 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 4 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 06 Sep Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Mon 6 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,852 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 4 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 07 Sep Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Tue 7 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 8 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 08 Sep Lively busier than 56% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Wed 8 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 09 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Thu 9 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 8 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 10 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–18:00
Record Nice on Fri 10 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 11 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 11 Sep Lively busier than 56% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Nice on Sat 11 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 12 Sep Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Ironman France Nice
Record Nice on Sun 12 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Ironman France Nice. Nearest calmer day: Sat 11 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 13 Sep Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Resilient Lady — guest capacity 2,770 10:00–18:00
Record Nice on Mon 13 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,770 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 14 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 14 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here
Record Nice on Tue 14 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 15 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here
Record Nice on Wed 15 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 16 Sep Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
Record Nice on Thu 16 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, sizes unknown. Nearest calmer day: Wed 15 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 17 Sep Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Fri 17 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 16 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 18 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340
Record Nice on Sat 18 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,340 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 19 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 19 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here
Record Nice on Sun 19 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 20 Sep Lively busier than 62% of days here · Germany public holiday
Record Nice on Mon 20 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 21 Sep Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Nice on Tue 21 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 20 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 22 Sep Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 08:00–18:00
Record Nice on Wed 22 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 20 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 23 Sep Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓1
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–23:00
Record Nice on Thu 23 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 556 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 20 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 24 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–18:00
Record Nice on Fri 24 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 26 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 25 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 10:00–19:00
Record Nice on Sat 25 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,215 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 24 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 26 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here
Record Nice on Sun 26 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 27 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here
Record Nice on Mon 27 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 28 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Nice on Tue 28 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,081 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 27 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 29 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here
Record Nice on Wed 29 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 30 Sep Lively busier than 54% of days here
Record Nice on Thu 30 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nice/#d-2027-09-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of September is quietest in Nice?
Mid September is the month's quietest stretch in Nice — the typical day at 66%, against 72% in early September.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
September weather in Nice
Comfortably warm — around 26°C / 78°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 5 days.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Nice in September
Based on: France's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
