Marseille Weather Forecast
Marseille weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Marseille
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 49 mph and 2 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,7 in, 0,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Marseille
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16-day forecast for Marseille
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 81° / 71° | 98% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 69° | 0% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 71° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 35% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 73° | 56% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 70° | 8% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 75° | 34% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 71° | 35% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 69° | 10% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 81° / 67° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 68° | 13% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 69° | 14% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 71° | 10% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 71° | 6% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 72° | 13% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 70° | 23% | 16 mph | 5 |
What this means for Marseille
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 4.3°F below the 85°F typical for this month.
A 98% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 62°F.
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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 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 7 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 2:32 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 21, 2026 at 2:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
