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Best time to go to Marseille

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Marseille.
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When is the best time to visit Marseille?

In general the best time to visit Marseille is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in July and it has 22 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Marseille in different months

This is the average weather in Marseille for each month based on historic data:

In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 22 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +68°F to +86°F.

January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during September.

In December the weather is average. Expect around 5 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 62 mm in December.

Climate in Marseille

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Marseille for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+68°F+75°F+77°F+86°F+95°F+102°F+102°F+100°F+95°F+86°F+73°F+68°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+54°F+55°F+61°F+64°F+72°F+81°F+86°F+84°F+79°F+70°F+61°F+54°F
Minimum Temperature
+16°F+16°F+21°F+30°F+39°F+46°F+48°F+54°F+46°F+30°F+23°F+21°F
Humidity, %
747270707067656770747576
Rain, mm
584642594720121958908862
Snow, mm
200000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
544434434454
Sunny Days
111013111216221915101011
Cloud Days
15141414151281011151315
Rainy Days
544542124675
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Marseille during the whole year:
The hottest month in Marseille is July with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +39°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Marseille looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Marseille is December with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 65%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Marseille during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 22 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 6 rainy days and 90 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Marseille during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 0 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marseille:

What is the hottest month in Marseille?

The hottest month in Marseille is July with average maximum temperature of +86°F.

What is the coldest month in Marseille?

The coldest month in Marseille is January with minimum temperatures of +39°F.

Is Marseille worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Marseille in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +86°F and 22 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Marseille?

if you're looking to visit Marseille when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 12 mm of rain.

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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.