Cannes Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Cannes has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and fairly mild winters. The best time of year to visit Cannes and the whole south of France is between June and October. In May, the water can still be a bit cold.
The French summer, along with holidays in other European countries, starts from the 1st of July and lasts until the 5th of September. So, if you want to avoid the crowds, it's best not to come between these two dates. In the heart of summer, it can be quite warm; the average monthly temperature rises above 25°C (77°F) starting in June.
Monthly Temperature in Cannes
Visitors to Cannes can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C (54°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 6°C (43°F) during February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Cannes
Generally, Cannes experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 829 mm (33 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives high rainfall, averaging 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 20 mm (0.8 in) over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cannes Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Cannes
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Cannes. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Cannes
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C (55°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Cannes by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cannes.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 78%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Cannes
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August and September and highest during January, February, March, April, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Cannes 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Cannes
During May, June, July, August, September and October, Cannes experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 27°C (81°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 20 mm (0.8 in) and 117 mm (4.6 in). Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
