January · France
Best time to visit Cannes in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cannes in January
Average temperature 9°C, 75 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Cannes scores 4.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 18 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.
January in Cannes — off-season conditions
Expect 9°C (48°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 75 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cannes — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cannes in January?
- In January, Cannes averages 9°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cannes?
- January earns a 4.7/10 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 January?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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