Cannes weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
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. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 82 | 42 | 25 |
| Day | 24° | 20° | 15° |
| Night | 17° | 14° | 9° |
| Sea | 23° | 20° | 18° |
| Sun | 9 h | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:44 – 18:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- 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 %63 %
- 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
Cannes in October: quick answers
Is Cannes hot in October?
No. In October, Cannes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Cannes in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Cannes in October?
Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)