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

How does the December weather in Cannes compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Cannes includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 13°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Cannes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 8 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 137 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cannes. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Monaco, France (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cannes.

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