Marseille · WinterMonth summary
Marseille weather in February
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Marseille in February?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 13°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Marseille in February is possible but July offers a score of 9.9/10 vs 6.6.
By trip type
Marseille in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In February, Marseille sees 13°C during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Marseille averages 13°C, 25% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.6/10.
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Comparison
February vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Marseille in February
Is February a good time to visit Marseille?
February is an acceptable time for Marseille (score 6.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.9/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Marseille in February?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 6°C at night. 9.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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