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

What can you expect from the weather in Cannes during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Cannes typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Cannes in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cannes, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

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

Where to go in France in October

Find out more about the weather in France in October and which places have the best weather 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 Cannes in October?

For visitors traveling to Cannes, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°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 in October.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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