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Cannes weather in August (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Cannes in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Cannes during August, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. August is part of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 27°C, cooling down at night to around 21°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Cannes in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 5 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 297 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cannes climate page with graphs.

 

Cannes, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 24°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 26 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 297 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: Monaco, France (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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