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

What does the weather outlook for Cannes look like in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Cannes usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Cannes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 150 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 150 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

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

Where to go in France in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 13°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

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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