Month guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in August
What August is really like in Cannes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: И. Максим Массалитин, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. The warmest sea of the year and peak French holiday crowds; book restaurants and beach clubs ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Cannes: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry beach weather with warm sea, fireworks over the bay and evening life on the Croisette, but crowded beaches and peak prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique continues (usually into August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Lérins Islands
Underwater eco-museum
Off the southern shore of Île Sainte-Marguerite, six large sculpted heads by artist Jason deCaires Taylor rest on the seabed in shallow water, inspired by portraits of local residents.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Art
- Outdoors
- Kids
Beach · La Bocca
Plage du Midi
Come in the late afternoon, when the sun sets over the Esterel directly in front of the beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · La Croisette
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
The concrete festival palace by the old port hosts the Cannes Film Festival and big trade fairs such as MIPIM and MIPCOM.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
Market · Le Suquet
Marché Forville
Go before 11am, when the fish stalls are at their fullest, and buy picnic supplies for an island trip.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cannes.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Cannes?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Cannes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Cannes?
It is a shoulder-season month. The warmest sea of the year and peak French holiday crowds; book restaurants and beach clubs ahead.
+How warm is Cannes in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in August?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.