When is the best time to go to Cannes
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cannes, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Cannes
Cannes weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cannes are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 80mm | 5.4hrs | 10.4hrs | 14°C |
January in Cannes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cannes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Cannes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cannes with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 82mm | 5.9hrs | 11.5hrs | 13°C |
February in Cannes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cannes for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Cannes and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cannes with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 74mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs | 13°C |
The weather in March in Cannes is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cannes for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Cannes and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cannes with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 62mm | 8.1hrs | 14.4hrs | 14°C |
Cannes's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cannes for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Cannes and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cannes with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 55mm | 9.3hrs | 15.7hrs | 17°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Cannes and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cannes.
May is in the spring in Cannes and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cannes with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 42mm | 10.5hrs | 10.4hrs | 20°C |
Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Cannes during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cannes.
June is in the summer in Cannes and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cannes with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 18mm | 11.8hrs | 11.5hrs | 23°C |
July in Cannes is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cannes, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Cannes and is typically the 6th 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.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cannes with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 41mm | 10.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 24°C |
The weather in August in Cannes is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cannes, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Cannes and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 66mm | 8.5hrs | 14.4hrs | 22°C |
Cannes's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cannes.
September is in the fall / autumn in Cannes and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cannes with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 107mm | 7.1hrs | 15.7hrs | 20°C |
October is a damp month in Cannes and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cannes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cannes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cannes with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 107mm | 5.7hrs | 10.4hrs | 17°C |
The climate in Cannes during November can be summarized as mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cannes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Cannes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cannes with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 83mm | 5.4hrs | 11.5hrs | 15°C |
December in Cannes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cannes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Cannes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cannes with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cannes weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.9°C 75°F |
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