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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather in September

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

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat

Planning a trip to the Bouches-du-Rhône, France this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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

The Bouches-du-Rhône, France is a region in France. September in the Bouches-du-Rhône generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in La Ciotat to 27°C (81°F) in Istres. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Istres and 18°C (64°F) in La Ciotat.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La Ciotat with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Arles with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this September. For example, Marseille gets approximately 260 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône in September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

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

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

Marseille

In September Marseille generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
330 hours
260 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marseille →

Aix en Provence

In September Aix en Provence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
327 hours
255 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Aix en Provence →

Arles

In September Arles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
303 hours
244 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arles →

La Ciotat

In September La Ciotat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
335 hours
263 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Ciotat →

Istres

In September Istres generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
330 hours
260 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Istres →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, in France.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marseille 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Aix en Provence 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Arles 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
La Ciotat 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Istres 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Martigues 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 75 mm (3 in)

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

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

the Bouches-du-Rhône, France typically experiences perfect weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Marseille average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France during September range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Marseille.

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

Not particularly. Marseille averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for the Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

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

We believe that September is one of the best times 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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