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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.3°C | 5.7°C | 50.3 mm | 7 | 7.4 h | 25.1 km/h | 15.1°C |
| Feb | 12.4°C | 6.2°C | 51.3 mm | 7 | 8.1 h | 24.7 km/h | 13.6°C |
| Mar | 14.6°C | 7.6°C | 33.7 mm | 5 | 9.9 h | 24.4 km/h | 13.5°C |
| Apr | 17.2°C | 10°C | 53.1 mm | 7 | 11.1 h | 23.1 km/h | 14.4°C |
| May | 20.5°C | 13.5°C | 44.5 mm | 7 | 12.2 h | 23.2 km/h | 17.3°C |
| Jun | 25.3°C | 18.2°C | 26.3 mm | 5 | 13.8 h | 21.5 km/h | 22.6°C |
| Jul | 28.2°C | 20.6°C | 8.7 mm | 1 | 14.0 h | 22.4 km/h | 22.6°C |
| Aug | 27.8°C | 20.1°C | 26.3 mm | 3 | 12.7 h | 21.3 km/h | 21.3°C |
| Sep | 24.5°C | 17.5°C | 52.6 mm | 5 | 10.9 h | 21.8 km/h | 22.7°C |
| Oct | 20.4°C | 14°C | 87.4 mm | 8 | 9.1 h | 22.5 km/h | 21°C |
| Nov | 15.4°C | 10°C | 101.6 mm | 10 | 7.3 h | 24.3 km/h | 16.4°C |
| Dec | 12.7°C | 7.1°C | 57.4 mm | 7 | 7.1 h | 23.5 km/h | 15.2°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Marseille
Marseille (France) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 16 °C. Daytime highs average 19 °C, while nights cool to about 13 °C. The destination sees roughly 593 mm of rainfall per year and 10.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 14.0 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 28.2 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 5.7 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in November (10 rainy days), driest month is July (1).
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Frequently asked questions about Marseille
When is the best time to visit Marseille?
The best time to visit Marseille: April, May and October – best in May (avg. 17.0 °C, 7 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Marseille?
The warmest month is July with an average of 24.4 °C and daytime highs around 28.2 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 8.5 °C and night-time lows around 5.7 °C.
How many rainy days does Marseille have?
November has the most rainy days with 10 rainy days. The driest month is July with 1 rainy day.
What is the sea temperature near Marseille?
The water is warmest in September at an average of 22.7 °C and coolest in March at 13.5 °C.