ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

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

Looking to travel to Cannes in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Cannes generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Cannes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 137 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Cannes in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cannes.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.