Cannes · SpringMonth summary
Cannes weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cannes in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Cannes. July remains slightly better (+1.8 pts).
By trip type
Cannes in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Spring marks the start of the good season in Cannes. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
Browse by month
All months for Cannes
Annual table
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Cannes averages 21°C, 31% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
See methodology →
Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cannes in May
Is May a good time to visit Cannes?
May is an excellent time to visit Cannes (score 7.8/10). With 21°C, 13.1h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cannes in May?
With 21°C max and 13.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
Accommodation
Find a place to stay in Cannes
Find places to stay in Cannes in May
Search on Hotels.com
Activities & tours
Activities and tours in Cannes
Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences.
Browse activities on GetYourGuide
Flights
Find a flight to Cannes
Compare flights from all airlines.
Search flights
←
Explore also
Similar destinations in May
🌍 Top destinations
Other top destinations in May
Puerto Escondido
Socotra
Pantelleria
Salalah
Turks and CaicosWeather rankings
Compare destinations by weather
Best in EuropeGuides & comparisons