Month guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in July
What July is really like in Cannes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and crowded; the beaches are full by late morning and evening fireworks shows light the bay.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 1 of its 31 days. Compared with June (25°C (77°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:11
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique — fireworks competition over the bay (usually several evenings in July and August)
- Bastille Day fireworks (14 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
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
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cannes.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Cannes?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Cannes?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, dry and crowded; the beaches are full by late morning and evening fireworks shows light the bay.
+How warm is Cannes in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.