August weather forecast
Cannes, France

Small yachts docked on the port in Cannes, France
Small yachts docked on the port in Cannes, France

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Cannes, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.2°C (81°F) and an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

The warmest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel', 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature', or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Additional factors like activity, wind, clothing, and metabolic differences affect individual temperature impact. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cannes, snow does not fall in March through December.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater in Cannes is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Note: Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 23.7°C (74.7°F) water may be enjoyable. (FYI: The official water temperature required for the Olympic swimming competition is 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Cannes is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of August, in Cannes, France, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:09 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Cannes is 11.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Cannes. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.
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FAQ

What is the warmest month in Cannes?

The warmest month in Cannes, France, is August, with an average high-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

What is the temperature in August in Cannes?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Cannes, France, is 27.2°C (81°F), while the average low-temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the least humid month in Cannes?

August is the least humid month in Cannes, France, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in August in Cannes?

In August, the average relative humidity in Cannes, France, is 65%.

What is the driest month in Cannes?

The month with the least rainfall in Cannes is August, when the rain falls for 5.1 days and typically collects 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Cannes?

In Cannes, France, in August, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cannes?

March through December are months without snowfall.

What month is the sea warmest in Cannes?

The month with the warmest seawater in Cannes, France, is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

What is the sea temperature in August in Cannes?

In Cannes, France, the average seawater temperature in August is 23.7°C (74.7°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23.7°C (74.7°F).

What is the average length of the day in August in Cannes?

In Cannes, the average day length in August is 13h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Cannes?

On the first day of August in Cannes, France, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:09 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cannes have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Cannes is 11.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Cannes?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Cannes, France.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Cannes?

In Cannes, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Cannes, France

Average temperature in August - Cannes, France
  • Average high temperature in August: 27.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (6.4°C).

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Average pressure in August
Cannes, France

Average pressure in August - Cannes, France
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1013.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Cannes, France

Average wind speed in August - Cannes, France
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Cannes, France

Average humidity in August - Cannes, France
  • Average humidity in August: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and November (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

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Average rainfall in August
Cannes, France

Average rainfall in August - Cannes, France
  • Average rainfall in August: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Cannes, France

Average rainfall days in August - Cannes, France
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Cannes, France

Average snowfall in August - Cannes, France
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Cannes, France

Average snowfall days in August - Cannes, France
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Cannes, France

Average sea temperature in August - Cannes, France
  • Average sea temperature in August: 23.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cannes, France

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cannes, France
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 56min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 22min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 1min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Cannes, France

Average sunshine days in August - Cannes, France
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Cannes, France

Average UV index in August - Cannes, France
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Cannes, France

Average cloud cover in August - Cannes, France
  • Average cloud cover in August: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in August
Cannes, France

Average visibility in August - Cannes, France
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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