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When is the best time to visit Marseille?
In general the best time to visit Marseille is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in July and it has 20 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Marseille in different months
This is the average weather in Marseille for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 20 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +30°C.
February, March, April, May, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during September.
In January, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 46 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 89 mm in October.
Climate in Marseille
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Marseille for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +24°C | +25°C | +30°C | +35°C | +39°C | +39°C | +38°C | +35°C | +30°C | +23°C | +20°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +13°C | +16°C | +18°C | +22°C | +27°C | +30°C | +29°C | +26°C | +21°C | +16°C | +13°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -9°C | -9°C | -6°C | -1°C | +4°C | +8°C | +9°C | +12°C | +8°C | -1°C | -5°C | -6°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +13°C | +14°C | +16°C | +20°C | +24°C | +24°C | +26°C | +24°C | +22°C | +19°C | +17°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 68 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 75 | 75 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 57 | 44 | 42 | 58 | 47 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 57 | 89 | 87 | 62 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Marseille during the whole year:
The hottest month in Marseille is July with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +4°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Marseille during the whole year:
Marseille achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +23°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +13°C in average.
When can you swim in Marseille?
You can swim in Marseille from July to September:
- In July - September the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Marseille looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Marseille is December with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Marseille during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 20 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 11 rainy days and 89 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Marseille during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marseille:
What is the hottest month in Marseille?
The hottest month in Marseille is July with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Marseille?
The coldest month in Marseille is January with minimum temperatures of +4°C.
Is Marseille worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Marseille could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Marseille?
if you're looking to visit Marseille when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 12 mm of rain.
Other cities in France
Check out the weather for other cities in France.
Monthly weather in Marseille
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Marseille, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.