Best Time to Visit Cannes
France · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Cannes, plan your trip for May to June and September. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 7°C (44°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 126 mm (5.0 in), and lightest in July, at 15 mm (0.6 in).
Cannes weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C 53°F | 7°C 44°F | 60 mm | 7 | 75% | 4.1 | Good 7.1 |
| February | 12°C 54°F | 7°C 44°F | 60 mm | 6 | 74% | 5 | Good 7.3 |
| March | 15°C 58°F | 8°C 47°F | 70 mm | 7 | 73% | 6.1 | Good 7.9 |
| April | 18°C 64°F | 11°C 52°F | 59 mm | 8 | 73% | 7.1 | Excellent 9.1 |
| May | 21°C 70°F | 15°C 58°F | 56 mm | 9 | 71% | 8 | Excellent 9.8 |
| June | 26°C 79°F | 19°C 66°F | 34 mm | 6 | 66% | 10.2 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 30°C 86°F | 22°C 72°F | 15 mm | 3 | 59% | 12.1 | Excellent 8.9 |
| August | 30°C 85°F | 22°C 72°F | 24 mm | 5 | 59% | 10.9 | Excellent 9 |
| September | 26°C 78°F | 19°C 66°F | 57 mm | 7 | 66% | 8.1 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 21°C 70°F | 15°C 59°F | 106 mm | 9 | 73% | 5.9 | Excellent 8.7 |
| November | 16°C 61°F | 11°C 51°F | 126 mm | 10 | 75% | 4.5 | Good 6.6 |
| December | 13°C 55°F | 8°C 46°F | 89 mm | 8 | 75% | 4.5 | Good 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cannes?
The best time to visit Cannes is May to June and September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Cannes?
July is the hottest month in Cannes, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).
What is the coldest month in Cannes?
January is the coldest month in Cannes, with an average low of 7°C (44°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cannes?
November is the wettest month, with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 15 mm (0.6 in).
Nearby destinations
- Nice26 km · best May to September
- Monaco39 km · best May to September
- Marseille135 km · best April to June and September to October
- Ajaccio230 km · best May to June and September
- Pisa273 km · best April to June and September
- Milan274 km · best June to July and September to October
- Lyon298 km · best July to September
- Geneva303 km · best July to September
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