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Cannes in March
What March 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
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Spring sunshine and mild walking weather; hotels fill for the MIPIM property fair.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Cannes: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (13°C (55°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild and sunny, ideal for walking Le Suquet and the islands; the sea stays cool until late May, and the film festival and trade fairs push up prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- MIPIM — international property fair at the Palais (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · La Croisette
La Malmaison
Check what is showing before you go; it closes between exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Le Cannet
Musée Bonnard
A Belle Époque villa in Le Cannet devoted to Pierre Bonnard, who lived in the town from 1926 until his death in 1947 and painted its light and gardens.
- 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
Visitors are welcome outside services; cover shoulders and keep quiet inside.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Street · Centre and Rue d'Antibes
Rue Meynadier
This narrow pedestrian street between the old port and Marché Forville was once the main road through Cannes.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 7°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Cannes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring sunshine and mild walking weather; hotels fill for the MIPIM property fair.
+How warm is Cannes in March?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.