Monthly climate guide
Marseille weather in January
January in Marseille is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and night-time lows near 2°C (36°F). The month usually brings about 47 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 57%.
- Good walking weather for combining Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port in one day.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Marseille.
- Marseille is usually about 2°C cooler than Nice, 160 km away, in January.
January is typically Marseille's coolest month.
Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
47 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
Marseille weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 47 mm | 84% | 57% |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 35°F | 42 mm | 82% | 53% |
| March | 15°C / 58°F | 4°C / 40°F | 51 mm | 77% | 52% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 52 mm | 73% | 50% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 45 mm | 67% | 48% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 60°F | 33 mm | 60% | 39% |
| July | 31°C / 89°F | 18°C / 65°F | 18 mm | 53% | 27% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 18°C / 65°F | 23 mm | 53% | 31% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 58°F | 35 mm | 62% | 41% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 85 mm | 74% | 52% |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 120 mm | 83% | 59% |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 38°F | 48 mm | 86% | 54% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Marseille?
Our Marseille guide recommends: May to June or September for warm weather without the peak summer crowds.
Try bouillabaisse at a restaurant that follows the Charte de la Bouillabaisse — it guarantees a traditional preparation.
Best time to visit Marseille →Other France cities in January
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Marseille in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Marseille?
January is cool in Marseille, with highs around 10°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Marseille in January?
Average highs are about 10°C (50°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Marseille in January?
Marseille typically gets around 47 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Marseille?
May to June or September for warm weather without the peak summer crowds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Marseille (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.