Best Time to Visit Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Marseille is at its sunniest and driest in May–August.
The best time to visit Marseille for sunny, dry weather is May–August — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–March and May–August and December; the wetter half falls in April and September–November and January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8.6°C / 47.5°F in January to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 91 mm / 3.6 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Marseille's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.4°C63.3°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.8°C69.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.4°C74.1°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marseille?
The best time to visit Marseille for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and the driest is July with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Marseille's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Marseille?
The rainy season at Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône runs through April and September–November and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 52 mm / 2 in. The wettest single month is October (91 mm / 3.6 in).
What is the driest month in Marseille?
The driest month in Marseille is July, averaging about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Marseille?
The least comfortable months for travel to Marseille — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 91 mm / 3.6 in in October, and the coldest month averages 8.6°C / 47.5°F.
Is Marseille climate different from France overall?
Yes, usually. Our Marseille figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our France figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Marseille specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.