France · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cannes are May, June and July, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Cannes sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in January (around 14°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 881mm — November is typically the wettest month (~145mm) and July the driest (~19mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 4°C | 83mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 14° / 4°C | 57mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 16° / 6°C | 60mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 18° / 9°C | 78mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 13°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 26° / 16°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 28° / 19°C | 19mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 29° / 19°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 15°C | 92mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 21° / 12°C | 134mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 17° / 8°C | 145mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 14° / 5°C | 105mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Cannes is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Cannes is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Cannes is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Cannes is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Cannes is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Cannes is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Cannes is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 19mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Cannes is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Cannes is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 92mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Cannes is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 134mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Cannes is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 145mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Cannes is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 105mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings