AI-generatedCannes 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
- 0 m
Climate in Cannes
Cannes 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, Cannes 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°
07:4418:51
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Cannes in October?
In October, Cannes 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 Cannes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:44 – 18:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- 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 Cannes
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 Cannes 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 Cannes
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 Cannes, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 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 Cannes
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 Cannes: 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, Cannes has about 9 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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)
43.55° N, 7.01° E · 0 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Cannes
The best time to visit Cannes 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.
Cannes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cannes in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Cannes in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Cannes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Cannes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Cannes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in January26February12° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in February28March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in March27April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in April43May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in May85June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in June97July28° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in July96August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in August82September24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in September40October20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In October, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in October22November15° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Cannes 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 Cannes.
Cannes in November21December12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Cannes 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 Cannes.
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Cannes vs. Nice
In October the holiday weather in Cannes and Nice is about equally good (score 40 vs. 39). During the day it is about as warm in Nice as in Cannes. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Cannes | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 40 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Cannes ranks 6 of 9 destinations in this country.
- Marseille20°20°83
- 2Paris17°59
- 3Chamonix14°55
- 4Porto-Vecchio22°21°55
- 5Ajaccio21°21°47
- 6CannesThis page20°20°40
- 7Saint-Tropez20°20°40
- 8Nice20°20°39
Planning a trip to Cannes
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Cannes
When is the best time to visit Cannes?
The best time to visit Cannes 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 Cannes?
The sea temperature in Cannes 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 Cannes in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Cannes?
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 Cannes?
The wettest month is November with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cannes get?
Cannes 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 Cannes in?
Cannes uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cannes?
A nonstop flight from London to Cannes takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
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