Best Time to Visit Cannes
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
Aug is warmest (27.1°C high); Oct is rainiest (135 mm).
Cannes weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.1 | 4.4 | 94 | 2.9 | 9.1 |
| Feb | 12.6 | 5.1 | 73 | 4.3 | 10.3 |
| Mar | 14.4 | 6.9 | 68 | 6.2 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 16.3 | 9 | 63 | 8.1 | 13.2 |
| May | 20 | 12.7 | 53 | 9.8 | 14.5 |
| Jun | 23.6 | 16.1 | 41 | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Jul | 26.7 | 19 | 15 | 11.5 | 14.9 |
| Aug | 27.1 | 19.2 | 34 | 10 | 13.8 |
| Sep | 23.9 | 16.2 | 74 | 7.4 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 19.9 | 12.3 | 135 | 4.9 | 10.8 |
| Nov | 15.3 | 7.7 | 110 | 3.2 | 9.4 |
| Dec | 12.8 | 5.2 | 95 | 2.5 | 8.8 |
Daylight ranges from 8.8 hours in Dec to 15.2 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugMay
Beaches: JulAugJunMay
Hiking: JunJulMayAug
Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay
Cannes quick facts
- Population
- 74,545
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plug / voltage
- C, E · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +33
- Nearest airport
- NCE · 20 km
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cannes?
Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 135 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 27.1°C.
Where to stay
See Cannes hotels · Book Cannes tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 20 km from Cannes. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Marseille — 135 km, 2.2 hr drive · Turin — 177 km, 2.9 hr drive · Genoa — 181 km, 2.9 hr drive · Arles — 192 km, 3.1 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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