Cannes, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Cannes?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–29°C in July
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (21%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Cannes Film FestivalMay — red carpet ascent, Croisette buzz, open-air screenings.
Beaches & La CroisetteJun–Sep — public and private beaches, 24°C water.
Lérins IslandsApr–Oct — 15 min by boat, Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat.
Forville Market & Le Suquet barsYear-round — Provençal market, Michelin-starred restaurants, old quarter.
Monthly climate data
Cannes weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 13°C | 21% | 2.0 | 8.8h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 14°C | 23% | 2.4 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 16°C | 22% | 2.8 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 24% | 2.4 | 12.6h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 21°C | 31% | 1.9 | 13.1h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 18% | 1.3 | 14.7h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 29°C | 8% | 0.5 | 14.5h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 10% | 0.7 | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 26°C | 18% | 1.7 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 25% | 4.1 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 17°C | 33% | 4.6 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 14°C | 22% | 2.9 | 8.7h | 6.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 26% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 12% rainy days, 14.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 25% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 22% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 8% rainy days and 29°C.
January is the wettest month with 21% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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