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Marseille in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Marseille in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Marseille, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Marseille in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Weather for Marseille in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +64°F during the day, and approximately 11 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 5 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 59 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Marseille has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Marseille in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Marseille for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +75°F.

Is Marseille warm or cold in April?

Marseille is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Marseille:

Climate in Marseille in April

Marseille weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+61°F+64°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+30°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+86°F+95°F
Rainfall
42 mm59 mm47 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%70%70%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
131112
Cloudy days
141415
Rainy days
454
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 59 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in March to 11 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Marseille in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 16 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Marseille is gradually decreasing during April, going from 13 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Marseille based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 17% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Marseille wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Marseille?

This is the weather in Marseille in April 2023:
1 April
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+50°F
2 April
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+47°F
3 April
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+53°F
4 April
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+58°F
5 April
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+63°F
6 April
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+61°F
7 April
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+64°F
8 April
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+67°F
9 April
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+61°F
10 April
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+62°F
11 April
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+65°F
12 April
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+70°F
13 April
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+68°F
14 April
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+76°F
15 April
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+77°F
16 April
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+82°F
17 April
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+68°F
18 April
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+67°F
19 April
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+70°F
20 April
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+66°F
21 April
🌧️
+66°F
22 April
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+70°F
23 April
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+63°F
24 April
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+63°F
25 April
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+67°F
26 April
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+70°F
27 April
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+72°F
28 April
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+74°F
29 April
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+72°F
30 April
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+75°F
In April 2023 Marseille had 25 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 22 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Marseille climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Marseille in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+62°F) and the highest in 2007 (+73°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 184 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marseille in April:

Is April a good time to visit Marseille?

April is a really good time to go to Marseille. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Marseille.

Can you sunbathe in Marseille in April?

April has mild temperatures in Marseille. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Marseille rainy in April?

Marseille is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Marseille in April?

The amount of sunny days in Marseille during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Marseille

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Marseille, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.