Best time to visit Marseille
The best months to visit Marseille are May, September and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
May, September and June score best for Marseille weather:
- May24° / 13°CMay is warm and manageable, strong for Le Panier, beaches, and Calanques hikes before summer restrictions.
- June28° / 17°CJune turns hot and dry, with long evenings around Vallon des Auffes and the Vieux-Port.
- September26° / 16°CSeptember cools slightly but rain returns, making boat trips and Calanques plans forecast-dependent.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Marseille weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 4° | 50 | 5 | 9h | 14° |
| February | 13° | 4° | 30 | 5 | 10h | 14° |
| March | 16° | 7° | 30 | 4 | 12h | 14° |
| April | 19° | 9° | 55 | 6 | 13h | 16° |
| MayBest weather | 24° | 13° | 40 | 5 | 15h | 18° |
| JuneBest weather | 28° | 17° | 25 | 3 | 15h | 23° |
| July | 31° | 20° | 10 | 1 | 15h | 23° |
| August | 30° | 19° | 30 | 3 | 14h | 26° |
| SeptemberBest weather | 26° | 16° | 75 | 5 | 12h | 22° |
| October | 21° | 13° | 65 | 6 | 11h | 21° |
| November | 16° | 8° | 55 | 6 | 10h | 17° |
| December | 12° | 4° | 45 | 6 | 9h | 15° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Marseille month by month
January
Marseille in January: 11.8°C high, 3.6°C low, 50mm rain over 5 days, 9.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Marseille in February: 12.8°C high, 3.7°C low, 30mm rain over 5 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Marseille in March: 16.4°C high, 6.5°C low, 30mm rain over 4 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Marseille in April: 19.3°C high, 9.4°C low, 55mm rain over 6 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MayBest weather
Marseille in May: 23.5°C high, 13.3°C low, 40mm rain over 5 days, 14.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Marseille in June: 27.9°C high, 17.2°C low, 25mm rain over 3 days, 15.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
July
Marseille in July: 30.7°C high, 19.7°C low, 10mm rain over 1 days, 14.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Marseille in August: 30.4°C high, 19.4°C low, 30mm rain over 3 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
SeptemberBest weather
Marseille in September: 25.9°C high, 15.9°C low, 75mm rain over 5 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Marseille in October: 21.3°C high, 12.6°C low, 65mm rain over 6 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Marseille in November: 15.7°C high, 7.7°C low, 55mm rain over 6 days, 9.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Marseille in December: 12.4°C high, 4.4°C low, 45mm rain over 6 days, 8.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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