Month guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. The wettest month and the quietest; many beach clubs close, but walking and museums are pleasant on dry days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Cannes: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:08
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea and fewer visitors in September, mild October days between storms, and a quiet, rainy November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Cannes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Lérins Islands
Underwater eco-museum
Bring your own snorkel and water shoes; the shore is rocky and there is nowhere to hire equipment on the island.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Art
- Outdoors
- Kids
Beach · La Bocca
Plage du Midi
This long public sandy beach starts just west of Le Suquet and runs towards La Bocca along Boulevard Jean Hibert.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · La Croisette
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Ask at the tourist office inside about guided tours of the Palais, which take you behind the scenes of the Lumière auditorium on certain dates.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
Market · Le Suquet
Marché Forville
Cannes's covered market at the foot of Le Suquet sells Provençal produce, cheese, olives, flowers and fish landed by local boats.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Cannes?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Cannes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cannes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest month and the quietest; many beach clubs close, but walking and museums are pleasant on dry days.
+How warm is Cannes in November?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.