Marseille Holiday Weather Overview
Marseille is a French city and is the second largest city in France after the capital city of Paris. Marseille was once the main port in the French Empire and can be found on the southern coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea.
Marseille is also the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France as well as being the capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
Best food and places to eat in Marseille
When it comes to food in Marseille there are some exquisite French restaurants that offer a wider range of different variations as well as some quaint Italian eateries and some lovely Mediterranean and Seafood Restaurants.
Some of the best French restaurants in Marseille include O’bidul, Le Citronnier, Chez Ida, Le Nautica les Goudes, La Table du Fort, Alcyone, L’Aromat, L’Aromence, Le Grain de Sel, L’Epuisette and Au Coeur du Panier.
For a different taste of Marseille there are restaurants that include Terra di Sicilia, Le Kasbar, the Grand Bar des Goudes, Le Jardin Cache and Le Capriccio.
Top hotels in Marseille
There lots of hotels to choose from in Marseille that are designed to fit a wide range of prices ranges that include Hotel 96, Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port, InterContinental Marseille Hotel Dieu, the Residence du Vieux Port, Le Ryad, Hermes, the Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port, the Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille and the C2 Hotel.
For smaller motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts and hostels in Marseille there are places like Le Petit Jardin, Les Acanthes, Le Clos du Jas, Sweet-Paradis, La Luna, La Plameraie, BnB Les Amis de Marseille and Les Chambres de Jeannette.
Things to do and see in Marseille
There are plenty of beautiful buildings, historical landmarks, museums and cultural attractions to visit in Marseille that include the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, the Musee d’Histoire de Marseille, Fort Saint-Jean, the Abbaye Saint Victor, the Vallon des Auffes, the Old Port, the Palais du Pharo and the Cite Radieuse Le Corbusier.
For those who would rather visit places of natural beauty and other attractions there are places like the Calanque du Sugiton, the Plongee Phoceenne Formation, the Parc National des Calanques, La Corniche and the Calanque de Morgiou.
When is the best month to visit Marseille?
July is the best time to visit Marseille as the temperatures are at the height with an average high of 29 degrees Celsius and the lowest rainfall of the year with an average rainfall of 10mm meaning that you get the driest weather.
Climate in Marseille
Marseille has a hot Mediterranean/dry summer subtropical climate that sees dry and hot summers and mild winter temperatures that can be quite changeable due to polar fronts that bring in rainy weather.
Marseille has four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring begins in March and ends in May with temperature that range from 15 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius with an average rainfall of between 40mm and 50mm per months.
Summer in Marseille
Summer starts in June and ends in August and sees the hottest temperatures and lowest rainfall of any season with low levels of relative humidity.
Autumn in Marseille
Autumn comes to Marseille in September and ends in November and sees the highest levels of rainfall of any season with October being the wettest month of the year with around 80mm of rainfall. Temperatures in autumn are similar to those in spring.
Winter in Marseille
Winter in Marseille starts in December and ends in February with average temperature highs of between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius and average lows of around 2 degrees Celsius with moderate levels of rainfall.
What to pack and wear in Marseille?
For visiting Marseille in the spring, autumn and winter it is wise to at least carry an umbrella with you if not a waterproof jacket of some description. Warmer clothes are also necessary due to the lower temperatures during the evenings and nights and temperature dips during the day.
The summer is the driest period and therefore light clothing with a light waterproof such as a poncho is advisable to cope with heat and the possibility of some rain.
Best months to visit Marseille?
June and July are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Marseille. The weather averages gathered from Marseille weather forecast and Marseille weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 305.6 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Marseille?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 6°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Marseille?
November and October receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 109.07mm.
Travelling to Marseille? Check out our Weather averages of Marseille to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Marseille section.