Average Monthly Sunshine in Cannes

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cannes receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Cannes, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 328 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 137 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Cannes’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cannes enjoys an average of 2580 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Cannes’s wettest month, receives 26 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.