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

How is the weather in Marseille in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Marseille, October is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Marseille in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in France in October

Find out more about the weather in France in October 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 October?

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 in October.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Marseille.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.