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

What kind of weather does May bring to Marseille? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Marseille is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Marseille in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 293 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Marseille, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 293 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in France in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Marseille, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Marseille.

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