FranceWhat’s the climate like in Marseille?
The current climate in Marseille features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Marseille in recent years was 39°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in February 2018.
On average, Marseille gets 466 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of France? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Paris, Côte d'Azur, Bretagne, or explore other destinations in France.
Best time to visit Marseille?
The best time to visit Marseille for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Marseille. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Marseille
The climate table of Marseille shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Precipitation |  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Precipitation (mm) | 38 | 41 | 25 | 37 | 29 | 27 | 5,9 | 25 | 35 | 71 | 87 | 45 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,1 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation*: 466 mm per year, averaging 39 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 5,9 mm in July, 25 mm in March and August
- Wettest months: 87 mm in November, 71 mm in October and 45 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Marseille
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Marseille, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Marseille
This graph shows how much rainfall Marseille, France, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Marseille
This graph shows how much snow Marseille, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Marseille
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Marseille, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Marseille
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Marseille, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Marseille
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Marseille, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Marseille
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Marseille, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Marseille
The weather in Marseille is rated an average of 0 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to Marseille? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Have you been to Marseille?
Share your weather experiences in Marseille.
Average weather in Marseille by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Marseille. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
Popular destinations in France
Discover the climate of these popular destinations in France.
