October weather forecastCannes, France

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October

Weather in October

October in Cannes sees a significant drop in temperatures, indicating the arrival of autumn. A notable change in weather comes with the dramatic rise of rainfall, hitting an average of 69mm (2.72"). The fall season embodies a more relaxed climate with fewer sunlight hours and moderate temperatures. Wind speeds maintain the momentum from the previous month, providing occasional gusts of cool winds. As the sea temperature drops further, fewer beach-goers are seen during this time, shifting tourist activities towards Cannes's indoor venues.

Temperature

The shift from September to October includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F) to an enjoyable 19.5°C (67.1°F). The low temperature average during October reflects a slight decrease to a moderate 14.5°C (58.1°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cannes are October and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Cannes, during October, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 501mm (19.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Sea temperature

In Cannes, in October, the average water temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F).
Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Cannes, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 19:12 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:24 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In Cannes, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures in Cannes vary between a high-temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and a low-temperature of 14.5°C (58.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

October and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are most humid months.

In Cannes, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

In Cannes, in October, during 9.4 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall in Cannes.

In October, the average sea temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Cannes, France, the average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

On the first day of October in Cannes, France, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 19:12 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Cannes, France, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Cannes, France

  • Average high temperature in October: 19.5°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 October: 14.5°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).

Average pressure in October
Cannes, France

  • Average pressure in October: 1016.1mbar

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

Average wind speed in October
Cannes, France

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.2km/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).

Average humidity in October
Cannes, France

  • Average humidity in October: 70%

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

Average rainfall in October
Cannes, France

  • Average rainfall in October: 69mm

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

Average rainfall days in October
Cannes, France

  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.4 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).

Average snowfall in October
Cannes, France

  • Average snowfall in October: 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).

Average snowfall days in October
Cannes, France

  • Average snowfall days in October: 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).

Average sea temperature in October
Cannes, France

  • Average sea temperature in October: 19.7°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).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 24min

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).

Average sunshine days in October
Cannes, France

  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 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).

Average UV index in October
Cannes, France

  • Average UV index in October: 4

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).

Average cloud cover in October
Cannes, France

  • Average cloud cover in October: 23

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

Average visibility in October
Cannes, France

  • Average visibility in October: 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).