Geography of Marseille
Geography of Marseille: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Marseille
Promenade des Anglais Beach is 99 mi to the east, Nice is 99 mi to the east, Monaco is 107 mi to the east and Lyon is 173 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 43°17′47.4″N 5°22′11.3″E (43.2965, 5.3698)
Quick facts about Marseille
Summary
Marseille is a city in France. Marseille is known for Mediterranean port and calanques. It has a population of about 870.000.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Marseille with clear sky. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 67°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Marseille is April, May, June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.
The closest major airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), about 217 mi away. Nearby highlights include Promenade des Anglais Beach, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc and Works of Antoni Gaudi.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Marseille today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Marseille month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 43° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 57° | 45° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 47° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 66° | 51° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 57° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 66° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 86° | 70° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 85° | 69° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 76° | 62° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 70° | 58° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 60° | 48° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 55° | 44° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Marseille?
Marseille is a city in France. Its coordinates are 43.2965, 5.3698. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Marseille right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 65% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Marseille?
April, May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Marseille, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Marseille in?
Marseille observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:38 AM.
How many people live in Marseille?
Marseille has a population of approximately 870.000.
What is the nearest airport to Marseille?
The closest airports are Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 217 mi away and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 231 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Marseille?
Popular options include Promenade des Anglais Beach, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc, Works of Antoni Gaudi, Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
