Month guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Cannes. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Often the best month: the sea is still warm, crowds thin after the French holidays and the light softens.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 4 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:43
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Cannes Yachting Festival — boat show in the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
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
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cannes.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Cannes?
One of the best months to visit Cannes, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Cannes?
It is one of the best months to visit Cannes. Often the best month: the sea is still warm, crowds thin after the French holidays and the light softens.
+How warm is Cannes in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cannes in September?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.