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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather & Climate: France

Climate by month across the Bouches-du-Rhône, France, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Bouches-du-Rhône

the Bouches-du-Rhône in France sees its peak temperatures in July (32°C (90°F)) and its coolest in January (12°C (54°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Marseille, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in the Bouches-du-Rhône during April, May, September and October is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (81°F).

July and August are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in the Bouches-du-Rhône varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in November with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 16 mm (0.6 in). July marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 16 mm (0.6 in).

For those seeking sunshine, July usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat Istres Martigues
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Climate map of the Bouches-du-Rhône

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Marseille 12°C (54°F) 32°C (90°F) 3°C (37°F) 20°C (68°F) 653 mm (26 in) 2,872 hours
Aix en Provence 12°C (54°F) 31°C (88°F) 2°C (36°F) 18°C (64°F) 700 mm (28 in) 2,853 hours
Arles 13°C (55°F) 32°C (90°F) 4°C (39°F) 20°C (68°F) 709 mm (28 in) 2,695 hours
La Ciotat 12°C (54°F) 27°C (81°F) 7°C (45°F) 21°C (70°F) 684 mm (27 in) 2,863 hours
Istres 13°C (55°F) 32°C (90°F) 4°C (39°F) 20°C (68°F) 633 mm (25 in) 2,872 hours
Martigues 13°C (55°F) 30°C (86°F) 5°C (41°F) 20°C (68°F) 630 mm (25 in) 2,872 hours

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