Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for September
| Metric | Rome | Nice | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F) | 23°C (73°F)▲ | Nice |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 13°C (55°F) | 17°C (63°F)▲ | Nice |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 4 days▲ | 8 days | Rome |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 45 mm▲ | 74 mm | Rome |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day | 11h/day▲ | Nice |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 11 km/h▲ | Nice |
Rome and Nice are closely matched in September. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Nice is also comfortable at 23°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in September. Nice receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Rome reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Nice averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in September.
Rome receives approximately 45 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during September. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Nice sees 74 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 4 rain days and 29 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 13°C, 4 rain days
Highs of 23°C, lows of 17°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during September.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. September is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Rome | Nice | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 6d | 11°C | 7d |
| Feb | 19°C | 5d | 12°C | 8d |
| Mar | 22°C | 4d | 14°C | 8d |
| Apr | 26°C | 2d | 17°C | 10d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 20°C | 10d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 24°C | 8d |
| Jul | 28°C | 1d | 27°C | 6d |
| Aug | 26°C | 2d | 27°C | 6d |
| Sep | 22°C | 4d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 9d |
| Nov | 16°C | 6d | 15°C | 10d |
| Dec | 15°C | 7d | 12°C | 8d |
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