Marseille, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Marseille?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (24%)
📅 Best score
9.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Calanques & SeaJune–September — kayaking, Calanques hiking, turquoise waters.
Culture & HeritageYear-round — MuCEM, Villa Méditerranée, lively Vieux-Port.
Bouillabaisse & MarketYear-round — Capucins market, fresh fish, authentic bouillabaisse.
Calanques HikingApril-June or September-October — Calanque de Sugiton, Morgiou, Sormiou.
FamilyJune or September — family beaches, Calanques National Park.
BudgetNovember–March — off-season, affordable accommodation, lively city.
Monthly climate data
Marseille weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 5°C | 12°C | 20% | 1.3 | 7.9h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 6°C | 13°C | 25% | 1.5 | 9.0h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 15°C | 20% | 1.7 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 10°C | 17°C | 24% | 1.8 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 20°C | 23% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 25°C | 14% | 0.7 | 13.9h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 28°C | 4% | 0.3 | 13.7h | 9.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 28°C | 6% | 0.7 | 12.7h | 9.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 24°C | 17% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 26% | 2.8 | 9.4h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 15°C | 33% | 2.9 | 8.2h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 13°C | 24% | 2.0 | 7.7h | 5.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 17°C, 22% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 8% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 9.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 25% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 23% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 4% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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