Cannes climate
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Cannes climate can look simple on averages, but travel comfort is often driven by humidity, wind, and rain.
It helps to scan the year-round pattern for Cannes before zooming into one month.
Climate facts
Dec · Jan · Feb
Avg low 6–9°C / high 13–15°C · Rainy days: 5–9 / 40–90 mm
Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov
Avg low 11–17°C / high 17–25°C · Rainy days: 4–9 / 30–120 mm (more variable in autumn)
Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov
Avg low 11–17°C / high 17–25°C · Rainy days: 4–9 / 30–120 mm (more variable in autumn)
Jun · Jul · Aug
Avg low 20–23°C / high 27–31°C (can feel higher) · Rainy days: 1–5 / 10–45 mm
How it tends to feel for travel
Rainier seasons can feel heavier even at similar temperatures, simply because you spend more time damp or under clouds.
In hotter periods, day-versus-night fatigue accumulates differently, changing how the climate feels.
When it tends to fit
- • Once you see the year-round pattern, it’s easier to judge whether a month fits your style.
- • If you revisit the city, separating “seasonal itineraries” can save a lot of planning time.
- • In humidity- or rain-driven cities, adjusting the indoor/outdoor ratio can change comfort a lot.
When it may not fit
- • If you rely only on averages, you may be surprised by variability (squalls, wind, indoor AC).
- • In monsoon-like periods, the more your itinerary depends on outdoor walking, the higher the risk.
Outfit notes
This connects climate patterns to packing—without over-interpreting.
- • 🌊 Baseline: Cannes is Mediterranean coastal—comfort can swing with **sun exposure + sea breeze + humidity**.
- • ☀️ Sun protection: Bright days can feel intense even in spring/fall. Sunscreen and sunglasses aren’t just for summer.
- • 🌧️ Autumn rain (Oct–Nov): short, heavier rain events can happen. A compact umbrella and waterproof pouch are high value.
Once you lock in a couple of constraints, the decision gets much easier.
Explore Cannes
These pages are connected so you can compare conditions and decide for yourself.