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

What does the weather outlook for Marseille look like in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Marseille includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 136 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 136 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in France in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

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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