The climate in Cannes during August can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Cannes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
Average temperature | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 41 mm 1.6 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 23.9°C 75°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cannes with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cannes in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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Driest month: | July | 18mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
Wettest month: | October | 107mm 4.2ins |