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Marseille Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Marseille has a Mediterranean climate. Winters are short with mild temperatures. In spring the temperature begins to rise and it's a great time to visit Marseille. In summer the monthly average maximum temperature is around 31°C.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Marseille. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Marseille has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 653 mm of rainfall annually. Marseille can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 92 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 17 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Marseille Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Marseille can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Marseille

Sunday
23 Feb
Rain
Rain
13°C
3.6 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
14°C
0.2 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
13°C
1.2 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Marseille in France

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Marseille?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Marseille?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Marseille?
    November tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Marseille?
    July is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Marseille?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 370 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.