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Marseille in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Marseille in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Marseille in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +70°F during the day, and approximately 10 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 90 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Marseille has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Marseille in October

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +73°F.

Is Marseille warm or cold in October?

Marseille is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +55°F.

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

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

Climate in Marseille in October

Marseille weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+70°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+30°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+86°F+73°F
Rainfall
58 mm90 mm88 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
70%74%75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
151010
Cloudy days
111513
Rainy days
467
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 90 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in September to 10 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Marseille is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Marseille based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
October is one of the rainiest months in Marseille, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Marseille?

This is the weather in Marseille in October 2023:
1 October
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+69°F
2 October
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+78°F
3 October
☀️
+74°F
4 October
☀️
+73°F
5 October
☀️
+78°F
6 October
☀️
+74°F
7 October
☀️
+75°F
8 October
🌧️
+70°F
9 October
🌧️
+70°F
10 October
☀️
+72°F
11 October
☀️
+73°F
12 October
☀️
+75°F
13 October
☀️
+72°F
14 October
☀️
+74°F
15 October
☀️
+76°F
16 October
☀️
+78°F
17 October
☀️
+80°F
18 October
☀️
+75°F
19 October
☁️
+76°F
20 October
☁️
+73°F
21 October
🌧️
+74°F
22 October
☀️
+75°F
23 October
☀️
+82°F
24 October
☀️
+78°F
25 October
☀️
+81°F
26 October
☀️
+79°F
27 October
☀️
+77°F
28 October
☀️
+77°F
29 October
☀️
+77°F
30 October
☀️
+75°F
31 October
☁️
+74°F
In October 2023 Marseille had 25 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+66°F) and the highest in 2022 (+79°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 316 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marseille in October:

Is October a good time to visit Marseille?

October 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 October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Marseille in October?

The amount of sunny days in Marseille during October 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.