April · France
Best time to visit Cannes in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cannes in April
Average temperature 14°C, 65 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Cannes scores 5.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cannes hosts the film festival on the Côte d'Azur, with the La Croisette seafront and the Îles de Lérins offshore.
April in Cannes — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cannes — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cannes in April?
- In April, Cannes averages 14°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Cannes?
- April earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cannes in April?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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