Cannes · AutumnMonth summary
Cannes weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cannes in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.7/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cannes in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Cannes is often underrated: 22°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 55°F | 21% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 45°F | 57°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 46°F | 61°F | 22% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 64°F | 24% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 70°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 18% | 0.1in | 14.7h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 84°F | 8% | 0.0in | 14.5h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 84°F | 10% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 79°F | 18% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 72°F | 25% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 50°F | 63°F | 33% | 0.2in | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 43°F | 57°F | 22% | 0.1in | 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 October, Cannes averages 72°F, 25% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cannes in October
Is October a good time to visit Cannes?
October is an excellent time to visit Cannes (score 7.7/10). With 72°F, 10.0h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cannes in October?
With 72°F max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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