Month guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in January
What January is really like in Cannes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Cool but often sunny, with clear views to the Esterel; the beaches are empty and many beach clubs are closed for the winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the 10th-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 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (13°C (55°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:02
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:20
- Daylight
- About 9.3 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Winter sales in the shops (usually from early January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Museum · Le Suquet
Musée des Explorations du Monde
Save the tower climb for the end of your visit and time it for late afternoon, when the bay is at its clearest.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
- Art
Island · Lérins Islands
Île Sainte-Marguerite
The larger Lérins island, about 15 minutes by boat from the old port, is covered with eucalyptus and Aleppo pine and ringed by footpaths and small rocky coves.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Kids
- History
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Cannes?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 January a good time to visit Cannes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool but often sunny, with clear views to the Esterel; the beaches are empty and many beach clubs are closed for the winter.
+How warm is Cannes in January?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.