Climate in Marseille — Annual Weather Overview
Marseille has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 28.4°C) and the coolest is January (11.3°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 17.1°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall is modest at around 495mm, with December the wettest month (68.7mm) and July the driest (4.0mm). Average daily sunshine is 10.2 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 17.3°C, 123mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.2°C, 58mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 20.3°C, 186mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 12.3°C, 127mm rain.
Marseille — Monthly Temperatures
Marseille — Monthly Rainfall
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Marseille weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3°C | 5.4°C | 28.1mm | 7.4h | 6 | 10/10 |
| February | 13.2°C | 6.8°C | 30.4mm | 8.4h | 5 | 10/10 |
| March | 14.4°C | 7.4°C | 16.3mm | 9.8h | 2 | 10/10 |
| April | 16.7°C | 9.3°C | 47.2mm | 11.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
| May | 20.7°C | 13.8°C | 59.9mm | 11.8h | 6 | 10/10 |
| June | 25.4°C | 18.5°C | 26.5mm | 13.7h | 4 | 10/10 |
| July | 28.4°C | 20.6°C | 4.0mm | 14.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 27.9°C | 20.0°C | 27.8mm | 12.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
| September | 24.7°C | 17.7°C | 64.1mm | 10.8h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 20.5°C | 14.0°C | 57.9mm | 9.3h | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 15.7°C | 9.9°C | 64.5mm | 7.4h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 12.5°C | 6.7°C | 68.7mm | 6.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Marseille have?
Marseille has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 11.3°C in January to 28.4°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Marseille?
July is the hottest month in Marseille, with average highs of 28.4°C and lows of 20.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Marseille?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 11.3°C and lows of 5.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Marseille?
December is the wettest month, averaging 68.7mm of rainfall over around 10 rainy days.
How much rain does Marseille get per year?
Marseille receives around 495mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (4.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Marseille?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.