Today's weather for Cannes, France13th May 2008 05:00

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Weather Overview for Cannes

Cannes is a city that when you hear its name you immediately think of glitz, glamour, money and movie stars. It is one of the most famous cities on the French Riviera and of course plays host to, among other significant events, the annual Cannes Film Festival.

 
Located in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Cannes is in the south eastern extremity of France and is in very close proximity to an amazing range of world famous beautiful tourist destinations - the Alps, Provence, Monaco and Italy. It is one of the busiest tourist destinations and it’s a popular destination for celebrities, jetsetters and travellers alike.

 
Cannes is a beautiful city with a beautiful climate to match. It is home to a typical Mediterranean climate of long, sunny summers and shorter mild winters. Rainfall throughout the year is fairly minimal, with October to December recording the highest levels of precipitations.

Summer

Summer in Cannes also coincides with peak tourist season which means that the prices skyrocket (to higher than normal!) and the city as a whole becomes packed full.

June sees an average temperature of 20 degrees, before moving up to an average high of 26 degrees by July and August. Temperatures remain warm until late September, and this can often be a great time to visit as it is when the peak tourist season has begun to die down.

 
The summer season lasts from May right through until September, and during this period it basks in a good 12 hours of sun per day. It is often that temperature reaches in excess of 35°C, occasionally hitting the 40°C mark. However, like many Mediterranean coastal cities, the sea breezes cools the coast come sundown, which keeps evenings refreshing and enjoyable.

 
The Film Festival is held in May of every year, so keep this in mind if thinking of visiting during this time. In addition to hosting some of the cities most fabulous weather, it also hosts some of the cities most incredibly high prices! If you can endure the price hikes, and want to make the most of the fabulous spring weather then hop to Cannes in May and enjoy a touch of celebrity spotting!

Winter

Winter is the only period of time in Cannes that sees the mercury fall below 10 degrees. December sees an average temperature of 9 degrees, and January and February each average a cooler 8 degrees.

 
Winter in Cannes proves to be an ideal getaway from the rain and colder temperatures of northern Europe and the UK. Average highs sit at about 11 to 12 degrees, and average lows fall to a bearable 4 to 5 degrees.

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