Best Time to Visit Cannes
France · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
35/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
38°C
highest recorded · July 18
+4.5°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Cannes?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Cannes?
- August is typically the hottest month in Cannes, with average daytime highs around 29°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cannes?
- November is usually the wettest month, with around 145mm of precipitation.