Month guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in June
What June is really like in Cannes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Cannes. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Beach season begins in earnest, with long evenings and warm sea; the Cannes Lions advertising festival fills hotels for a week.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Cannes: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:50
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:15
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Cannes Lions — international creativity festival (usually mid-June)
- Fête de la Musique — free street concerts (21 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · La Croisette
La Malmaison
The last remaining part of the 19th-century Grand Hôtel on the Croisette is now a municipal art centre that stages temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, often focused on artists linked to the Riviera such as Picasso or Matisse.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Le Cannet
Musée Bonnard
Combine it with a wander through the old streets of Le Cannet and lunch on Rue Saint-Sauveur.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · La Californie
Russian Orthodox Church of Saint-Michel-Archange
Built in the 1890s for the Russian aristocrats who wintered in Cannes, this church on Boulevard Alexandre III has a blue onion dome and an icon-filled interior.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Street · Centre and Rue d'Antibes
Rue Meynadier
Pick up fresh pasta and Provençal olive oil here to take home.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cannes.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Cannes?
It is one of the best months to visit Cannes. Beach season begins in earnest, with long evenings and warm sea; the Cannes Lions advertising festival fills hotels for a week.
+How warm is Cannes in June?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in June?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.