Season guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm sea and fewer visitors in September, mild October days between storms, and a quiet, rainy November. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 17 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 17
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 6 | 10.9 h | 3/5 |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 7 | 9.6 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 17 of the year's roughly 56 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Cannes Yachting Festival — boat show in the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto (usually September)
- October: MIPCOM — television and entertainment market (usually October)
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · Lérins Islands
Île Saint-Honorat and Lérins Abbey
The smaller island belongs to a community of Cistercian monks who have lived here in some form since the 5th century.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
Experience · Lérins Islands
Underwater eco-museum
Bring your own snorkel and water shoes; the shore is rocky and there is nowhere to hire equipment on the island.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Art
- Outdoors
- Kids
Beach · La Bocca
Plage du Midi
This long public sandy beach starts just west of Le Suquet and runs towards La Bocca along Boulevard Jean Hibert.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Street · La Croisette
Boulevard de la Croisette
Grab one of the free blue chairs along the promenade at sunset, when the light turns the Esterel hills across the bay red.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Le Suquet
Le Suquet old town
The medieval core of Cannes climbs the hill above the Vieux Port through narrow lanes and stairways to Place de la Castre, the 12th-century Tour du Suquet and the church of Notre-Dame d'Espérance.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Day trips in autumn
- Nice (About 30–40 minutes by train) — The Riviera's capital has the Promenade des Anglais, the market and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, Castle Hill viewpoint and museums devoted to Matisse and Chagall.
- Esterel coast and Théoule-sur-Mer (About 30 minutes by car) — West of Cannes, the red volcanic rocks of the Esterel massif drop into the sea along the Corniche d'Or, one of the most scenic roads in France.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Cannes?
Yes: September is among the best months. Warm sea and fewer visitors in September, mild October days between storms, and a quiet, rainy November.
+What is the weather like in Cannes in autumn?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 17 rainy days over the season.