France · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Marseille is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 147 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Marseille is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 30mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 173 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Marseille is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 30mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 234 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Marseille is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 250 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Marseille is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 298 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Marseille is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 28mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 337 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Marseille is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 11mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 372 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Marseille is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 333 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Marseille is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 263 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Marseille is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 73mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 196 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Marseille is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 76mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 150 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Marseille is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 41mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 138 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers