March 12 is generally a great time to visit Cannes. While there is a slight chance of rain (17%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 15°C weather. You'll enjoy Cannes with reasonable crowd levels and competitive accommodation options.
View the full calendar
Essential Travel Info for Cannes
Currency
EUR
€ Euro
Language
French
Driving
Right side
Connect
Check out Carrefour, most of them have f...
Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.895
Cannes Weather Forecast for March 12
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 15°C. 17% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Cannes in March
Based on historical data for March 12, Cannes typically experiences temperatures between 6.5°C and 15°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (17% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Cannes
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
15°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
6.5°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
15°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
17%
Avg 0.5mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
44%
Overcast
Pressure
1014.6 hPa
High volatility
Cannes Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 97% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
07:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 19:00
Type I-II
🔴 27 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 41 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 68 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
9.6°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in France
Flight Traffic
Moderate
58/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
1 vaccine • View Details →
Landing Slots
~131
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Cannes
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:51
☀️ Noon
13:43
🌇 Sunset
19:34
⏱️ Daylight
11h 43m
Wind Speed
16.1 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
9.2 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
70%
Humid / Damp
Travel Intelligence
Exclusive flight analytics & health data for Cannes
Smart Flight Estimator
Airport-to-Airport Logistics
unlock smart flight estimates
Add your home location in settings to see airport details.
Travel Health & Safety in Cannes
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Cannes on March 12 averages 15°C with a 17% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 83/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Cannes Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
Better Alternatives Nearby
Consider these dates within ±7 days
March 11
14.8°C • 19% rain
Score
93
March 10
14.6°C • 20% rain
Score
91
March 9
14.4°C • 18% rain
Score
90
💡 Moving your event by a few days could significantly improve weather conditions
Compare Other Cities
Same date (March 12) in other destinations
🌍 Explore the same date in different destinations around the world
📍 Is Cannes Worth Visiting on March 12?
Planning a trip to Cannes on March 12? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 15°C with a 17% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 131 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for France, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 14°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally surfers only with heights around 1.46m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 12 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 19.5°C in 2023, while the coldest dropped to 3.3°C in 2019.