Climate normals · 1970–2000
Marseille Climate
Marseille is a city in France (93) with a population of about 877,215. Its average annual temperature is 15.4°C (60°F), with roughly 575 mm of rain per year.
15.4°C
Avg Temp
575
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Marseille Climate
Marseille has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F) and receives about 575 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.4°C
Avg Temp
575
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 47° | 62 mm |
| February | 9° / 48° | 44 mm |
| March | 11° / 52° | 45 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 54 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 41 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 27 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 9 mm |
| August | 24° / 74° | 32 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 61 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 92 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 55 mm |
| December | 9° / 49° | 53 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Marseille
The most comfortable months to visit Marseille are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Marseille are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Marseille, France has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C and about 575 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Marseille average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.