Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Nice | Rome | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 19°C (66°F) | 21°C (70°F)▲ | Rome |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F)▲ | 13°C (55°F) | Nice |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 11 days | Nice |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 111 mm▲ | 116 mm | Nice |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 12 km/h▲ | 13 km/h | Nice |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Nice edges ahead as the better destination in October. Nice offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Rome sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Nice sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Rome is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Nice is the stronger choice in October.
Nice reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Rome averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Nice receives approximately 111 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Rome sees 116 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Nice the drier option by 2 rain days and 5 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 19°C, lows of 14°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 13°C, 11 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Nice | Rome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 11°C | 7d | 12°C | 9d |
| Feb | 12°C | 8d | 12°C | 9d |
| Mar | 14°C | 8d | 15°C | 9d |
| Apr | 17°C | 10d | 18°C | 11d |
| May | 20°C | 10d | 22°C | 9d |
| Jun | 24°C | 8d | 27°C | 5d |
| Jul | 27°C | 6d | 30°C | 4d |
| Aug | 27°C | 6d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 25°C | 9d |
| Oct | 19°C | 9d | 21°C | 11d |
| Nov | 15°C | 10d | 16°C | 12d |
| Dec | 12°C | 8d | 12°C | 11d |
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