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

Wondering what the weather is like in Marseille during January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Marseille usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 12°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Marseille in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 145 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in France in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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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