Marseille
City in France
Marseille is a city in France with a population of 886,040 in 2023. Located 661 km from Paris, it draws visitors to sights such as Notre-Dame de la Garde and Marseille Cathedral.
What to see
Visitors can explore prominent religious architecture in the city, including Notre-Dame de la Garde and Marseille Cathedral.
When to go
July is the driest month with 10 mm of rain on about 2 days and daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 20 °C. August has similar temperatures with daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 20 °C, and 27 mm of rain on about 4 days. January and February are the coolest months, both with daily highs of 11 °C and lows of 6 °C. November is the wettest month, seeing 70 mm of rain on about 9 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, located 21 km away.
Top sights in Marseille
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is September, with about 81 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 36 | 33 | 56 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 27 | 81 | 78 | 70 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Marseille (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.