December · France
Best time to visit Cannes in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cannes in December
Average temperature 10°C, 80 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Cannes scores 4.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
December in Cannes — the hardest end of the year
December averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 80 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cannes in December?
- In December, Cannes averages 10°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cannes?
- December earns a 4.4/10 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 December?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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