Marseille Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Marseille. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C (54°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Marseille has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 653 mm (26 in) of rainfall annually. Marseille can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Marseille Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Marseille can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Marseille.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year