Marseille is situated in a warm Mediterranean climate, characterised by very mild winters and hot summers. Marseille is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Lions, where strong winds often make the hot weather more pleasant in summer.

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Normal summer temperatures reach 30°C, but summer heat of over 33°C is relatively common.

In winter, daytime temperatures range between 10°C and 15°C.

Rainfall is heaviest during autumn, but rainfall is light and it rarely rains for several days at a time.

Weather and temperatures throughout the year

This is how the weather in Marseille looks during the different months of the year.

Weather in January

January is the coldest month of the year, with average temperatures around 7°C and a cool wind from the sea.

It only rains about 5 days a month during January. Mostly cloudy or partly cloudy skies prevail, making January a good month for sightseeing.

Weather in February

February is also characterised by cold winds from the sea and walks along the coast are therefore not very pleasant. Temperatures range between 8 °C and 11 °C.

There is relatively little rain, so February is a good time to visit the sights or walk around the Le Panier district.

Weather in March

During March, daytime temperatures rise to an average of 11 °C to 16 °C. The wind from the sea is still cold, but there are only about 4 days of rain a month and the sun is often pleasantly warm.

March can therefore also be a good month for hiking along the coast.

Weather in April

A typical spring month brings blooming flowers and temperatures of around 17°C to Marseille.

It rains a little more in April than in winter, but the precipitation is mostly just showers that don't last more than half a day. You can normally expect 6 rainy days a month.

Weather in May

The weather in May is great for being outdoors. Daytime temperatures climb up to 22°C (72°F), and the occasional short rain shower is more of a pleasant change from the sunny weather.

Because it's not so hot, May is an absolutely perfect month for hiking in Calanques National Park.

Weather in June

June is the first month of summer and temperatures normally climb to between 25°C and 27°C.

It rains on average only 3 days a month, the weather is mostly sunny and the cooler wind from the sea is refreshing.

The sea water temperature is relatively low and stays around 20 °C.

Weather in July

July is the hottest month of the year with average temperatures between 28 °C and 31 °C.

Rain is very rare in July and the weather is almost exclusively clear with a pleasant breeze from the sea.

The sea temperature is about 22 °C.

Weather in August

August, like July, is a hot summer month with temperatures between 28 °C and 31 °C. Extremes of over 35 °C are not exceptional.

Rain occurs on average 3 times a month in the form of short afternoon or night thunderstorms.

Sea water temperatures reach around 23 °C.

Weather in September

September is still a beautiful summer month in Marseille, with average temperatures between 22 °C and 26 °C and mostly clear weather.

It rains on average 5 days a month and usually only in the form of short showers.

Weather in October

Although October is the rainiest month of the year, it only rains about 6-7 days a month. Prolonged rains are rare.

Normal daytime temperatures are between 17°C and 20°C and the weather is usually partly cloudy.

Weather in November

November is a rainy month by southern French standards. It rains on average 7 days a month in the form of short showers.

Despite this, November is a good month for sightseeing, but also for strolling around Le Panier or the Vieux-Port waterfront. Daytime temperatures are around 15 °C.

Weather in December

December is the month with the least sunshine. Firstly, it is more often cloudy than in other months and secondly, it gets dark very early (around 5pm).

Temperatures range between 8 °C and 12 °C and there is less rain compared to autumn. Therefore, December can also be a great month to visit Marseille.