Marseille weather in December (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Looking to travel to Marseille in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Marseille generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Marseille in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Marseille. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Marseille climate page with graphs.

 

Marseille, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 136 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Marseille in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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