Season guide · Cannes · France
Cannes in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: И. Максим Массалитин, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Hot, dry beach weather with warm sea, fireworks over the bay and evening life on the Croisette, but crowded beaches and peak prices. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 6 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 6
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 3 | 15.4 h | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 15.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 | 14 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 6 of the year's roughly 56 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Cannes Lions — international creativity festival (usually mid-June)
- June: Fête de la Musique — free street concerts (21 June)
- July: Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique — fireworks competition over the bay (usually several evenings in July and August)
- July: Bastille Day fireworks (14 July)
- August: Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique continues (usually into August)
Make the most of the weather
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
Religious site · Lérins Islands
Île Saint-Honorat and Lérins Abbey
Dress modestly and keep noise down; this is a working monastery, and the island is calmest on weekdays.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
Experience · Lérins Islands
Underwater eco-museum
Off the southern shore of Île Sainte-Marguerite, six large sculpted heads by artist Jason deCaires Taylor rest on the seabed in shallow water, inspired by portraits of local residents.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Art
- Outdoors
- Kids
Beach · La Bocca
Plage du Midi
Come in the late afternoon, when the sun sets over the Esterel directly in front of the beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Day trips in summer
- Grasse (About 30 minutes by train) — The hill town above Cannes has been the centre of the French perfume industry for centuries.
- Nice (About 30–40 minutes by train) — The Riviera's capital has the Promenade des Anglais, the market and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, Castle Hill viewpoint and museums devoted to Matisse and Chagall.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Cannes?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry beach weather with warm sea, fireworks over the bay and evening life on the Croisette, but crowded beaches and peak prices.
+What is the weather like in Cannes in summer?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 6 rainy days over the season.