AI-generatedAntibes at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 826 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Antibes
Antibes has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Antibes is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4418:50
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:26–08:23 · evening 18:11–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:26 · evening 19:08–19:19
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Antibes in October?
In October, Antibes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Antibes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:44 – 18:50
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
- Seaweight 25 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Antibes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.4 – 21.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Antibes ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.7 and 26.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.7° | 13.1° | 14.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 16.9° | 18.7° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.6° | 20.3° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.2° | 22.5° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.0° | 23.7° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.0° | 22.0° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.4° | 19.4° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.0° | 16.8° | 18.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.8° | 14.8° | 16.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Antibes
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Antibes, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Antibes
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Antibes: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Antibes has about 9 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Antibes
How breezy and how cloudy Antibes is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Antibes typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Antibes: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Antibes
How often the day gets hot in Antibes (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Antibes has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Antibes
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 51 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 11° | 5° | 14.2° | 5.0 h | 7 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 12° | 4° | 13.6° | 5.9 h | 7 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 15° | 6° | 13.7° | 7.0 h | 8 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 17° | 9° | 14.9° | 7.6 h | 10 | 72 |
| MayMay | 43 | 21° | 13° | 17.8° | 8.7 h | 10 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 25° | 18° | 21.6° | 10.3 h | 8 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 28° | 20° | 24.2° | 11.3 h | 6 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 28° | 21° | 25.0° | 10.4 h | 7 | 35 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 24° | 17° | 23.0° | 8.3 h | 8 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 20° | 14° | 20.4° | 6.2 h | 9 | 114 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 15° | 9° | 18.0° | 5.0 h | 10 | 123 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 12° | 6° | 15.8° | 4.7 h | 8 | 85 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.58° N, 7.12° E · 1 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Antibes
The best time to visit Antibes is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is November with 123 mm of precipitation.
Antibes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Antibes in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Antibes in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Antibes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Antibes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Antibes for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Antibes
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Antibes: score 97 against 40. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 40 | 97better |
| Day high | 20° | 28° |
| Night low | 14° | 20° |
| Sea | 20.4° | 24.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 11.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 114 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 18 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Antibes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Antibes is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in January26February12° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Antibes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in February28March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Antibes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in March27April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Antibes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in April43May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Antibes is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in May85June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Antibes is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in June97July28° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Antibes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in July96August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Antibes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in August82September24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Antibes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in September40October20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In October, Antibes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in October22November15° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Antibes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 123 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Antibes.
Antibes in November21December12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Antibes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Antibes.
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Antibes vs. Cannes
In October the holiday weather in Antibes and Cannes is about equally good (score 40 vs. 40). During the day it is about as warm in Cannes as in Antibes. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Antibes | Cannes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 40 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Antibes ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 22AntibesThis page20°20°40
Planning a trip to Antibes
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Antibes in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Antibes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Antibes
When is the best time to visit Antibes?
The best time to visit Antibes is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Antibes?
The sea temperature in Antibes ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Antibes in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Antibes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Antibes?
The wettest month is November with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Antibes get?
Antibes gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Antibes in?
Antibes uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Antibes?
A nonstop flight from London to Antibes takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Antibes?
Antibes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 51, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 22.
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