Marseille Weather in August

What's the weather like in Marseille (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) in August 2024?

The climate in Marseille during August can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Marseille and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

Marseille weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Nightly temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Average temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Daily sunshine 11.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 35 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Marseille with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Marseille

Marseille average temperature in August

August rainfall

Marseille average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Marseille average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Marseille in August 2024.

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Marseille weather stats

Marseille weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.8°C 82°F
Driest month: July 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 12.5hrs
Coldest month: January 10.1°C 50.2°F
Wettest month: October 84mm 3.3ins
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