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Cannes in September: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Cannes in September is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
89/100 · #1
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#7
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Active, Family
Cannes · SeptemberPhoto: Mister No · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 23 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 66 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 29 | 21 | 5 | 27 | 7.7 | 59 | 2.4 | 25 | 88 |
| September (selected) | 24 | 17 | 7 | 66 | 5.8 | 66 | 2.6 | 23 | 89 |
| October | 20 | 14 | 9 | 99 | 3.8 | 74 | 2.9 | 20 | 70 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: September (89/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | -1 | +4.5 °C | +3.7 °C | -2.4 | -39.8 mm | +1.9 h | -7.2 % | -0.3 m/s | +2.1 °C |
| October | -19 | -4.5 °C | -3.6 °C | +1.9 | +32.4 mm | -2 h | +7.9 % | +0.2 m/s | -2.6 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cannes in September?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Cannes in September?
The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Cannes in September?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 66 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cannes?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Cannes. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. September is one of them.