Marseille Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Marseille, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 370 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2872 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Marseille serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Marseille vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Marseille enjoys an average of 2872 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Marseille

November, Marseille’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Marseille Precipitation page.