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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in July.

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat

Planning a getaway to the Bouches-du-Rhône, France this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Bouches-du-Rhône in July

The Bouches-du-Rhône, France is a region in France. July in the Bouches-du-Rhône generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in La Ciotat at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Istres at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Istres and 20°C (68°F) in La Ciotat. On average, July is the warmest month of the year in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Calanques National Park with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Aix en Provence with 20 mm (0.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Marseille, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in July. Marseille typically receives 370 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Bouches-du-Rhône by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bouches-du-Rhône — and find the best time to visit. (based on Marseille)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bouches-du-Rhône.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

Temperature range in the Bouches-du-Rhône (July)

Precipitation variation in the Bouches-du-Rhône (July)

Marseille

In July Marseille generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
335 hours
370 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marseille →

Aix en Provence

In July Aix en Provence generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
325 hours
368 hours
327 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Aix en Provence →

Arles

In July Arles generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
312 hours
342 hours
303 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Arles →

La Ciotat

In July La Ciotat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
330 hours
364 hours
335 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Ciotat →

Istres

In July Istres generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
335 hours
370 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Istres →

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Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bouches-du-Rhône in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marseille 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Aix en Provence 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Arles 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
La Ciotat 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Istres 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Martigues 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

The Bouches-du-Rhône weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in July?

the Bouches-du-Rhône, France typically experiences pleasant weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Marseille average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in July?

Marseille averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does the Bouches-du-Rhône, France get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Marseille averages only about 17 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

In our opinion, July is a good time to visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France with overall perfect weather in Marseille.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Marseille. In contrast, January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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