Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Cannes?
Packed — August is Cannes's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 90% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, November is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Cannes's own year — not a headcount.
August 2027 is peak-season Cannes: hot and dry, around 30°C / 85°F, and Packed every day.
No — not if you want Cannes to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 30 °C by day, with rain on about 4 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 7 of the 31 days, 2 at once on Wednesday 25 August. No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September or October. The crush is at the Croisette's central beaches; the quiet is at the Lérins islands. The calmest day is Sunday 29 August, the busiest Wednesday 4 August.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Cannes, August ranks 3rd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Wed 4 Aug, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sun 29 Aug at 85%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 30°C by day.
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How busy is Cannes in August?
Every day is Packed — the crowd level barely shifts.
Ships call on 7 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 3,274 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
Across the month the days run from 85% to 99% of the year. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, September is much calmer.
The lightest days are the 20th, 29th and 31st. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: France school holidays; Germany school holidays; UK public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–17:00
Record Cannes on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 07:00–17:00
Record Cannes on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–17:00
Record Cannes on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · France school holidays
Record Cannes on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · France public holiday
Record Cannes on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: France public holiday; Germany public holiday; Italy public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–17:00
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Cannes on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,386 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 07:00–17:00
Record Cannes on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 09:00–19:00
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–17:00
Record Cannes on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,468 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
Record Cannes on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, sizes unknown. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Cannes on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cannes/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Cannes?
No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Cannes
Real heat — around 30°C / 85°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 4 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Cannes in August
Based on: France's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
