October · France
Best time to visit Cannes in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cannes in October
Average temperature 18°C, 120 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Cannes scores 5.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 120 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
October in Cannes: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
120 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 7th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cannes — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cannes in October?
- In October, Cannes averages 18°C, 120 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Cannes?
- October earns a 5.7/10 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 October?
- Expect about 120 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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