Best Time to Visit Marseille
France · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Marseille are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Marseille sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 12°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 532mm — September is typically the wettest month (~82mm) and July the driest (~11mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 372 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
18/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
36°C
highest recorded · July 19
+2.0°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 4°C | 47mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 13° / 4°C | 30mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 16° / 7°C | 30mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 9°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 13°C | 38mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 28° / 17°C | 28mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 31° / 20°C | 11mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 19°C | 26mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 26° / 16°C | 82mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 21° / 13°C | 73mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 16° / 8°C | 76mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 12° / 4°C | 41mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Marseille?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Marseille are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Marseille?
- July is typically the hottest month in Marseille, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Marseille?
- September is usually the wettest month, with around 82mm of precipitation.