🇫🇷 Cannes vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Cannes, France vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Cannes is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Cannes🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high20°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (29°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year7784
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMay, September, October

🇫🇷 Cannes

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cannes or Madrid warmer?

Cannes and Madrid have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Cannes or Madrid?

Madrid is rainier — Cannes sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cannes vs Madrid?

Cannes is best around May, September, October; Madrid is best around May, September, October.

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