When to go
The Best Time to Visit Marseille
Month-by-month climate data for Marseille, France — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Marseille— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–June, September–October. Mild Mediterranean weather without summer crowds; the mistral wind can blow strong in winter.
Warmest in Marseille: Jul (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (12°C / 54°F) · Wettest: Nov (~9 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Marseille climate, month by month
January
12° / 5°C
~5 rain days
Good
February
13° / 7°C
~6 rain days
Good
March
15° / 8°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
April
17° / 10°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
May
21° / 14°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
June
25° / 18°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
July
28° / 20°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
August
28° / 20°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
September
24° / 17°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
October
21° / 14°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
November
16° / 10°C
~9 rain days
Good
December
12° / 7°C
~9 rain days
Good
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