Month guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Mimosa flowers yellow on the hills around Mandelieu and Tanneron, and the town is quiet outside the games festival.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Cannes: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (13°C (55°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:30
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool but often sunny, with mimosa on the hills in February; low hotel prices, but many beach clubs and some restaurants close.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Festival International des Jeux — board and video games fair at the Palais (usually February)
- Mimosa festival in neighbouring Mandelieu-la-Napoule (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
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
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Cannes?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 February a good time to visit Cannes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mimosa flowers yellow on the hills around Mandelieu and Tanneron, and the town is quiet outside the games festival.
+How warm is Cannes in February?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.