🇫🇷 Cannes vs Nice 🇫🇷

Cannes, France vs Nice, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Nice is drier, with roughly 11 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Cannes🇫🇷 Nice
Avg annual high20°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (29°C)July (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year7766
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMay, June, October

🇫🇷 Cannes

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

🇫🇷 Nice

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cannes or Nice warmer?

Cannes and Nice have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Cannes or Nice?

Cannes is rainier — Nice sees about 11 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cannes vs Nice?

Cannes is best around May, September, October; Nice is best around May, June, October.

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