Marsella Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Marsella, Alajuela, Costa Rica is 26°C (79°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Marsella compares to cities worldwide.
Marsella Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Marsella offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in April and a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in January. At night, lows range from 19°C (66°F) to 17°C (63°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Marsella by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. April, the city's warmest month, averages 241 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Marsella vs Costa Rica
The map below shows the annual temperature across Costa Rica. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Marsella vs World: Temperature Compared
Marsella's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Marsella?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Marsella, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 70% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Marsella this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Marsella's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Marsella climate page.
