Marseille Weather in May
France · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low12°C (54°F)
Rainfall46 mm (1.8 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Marseille in May: the average high is 23°C (74°F) and the average low is 12°C (54°F). May is spring in France. The month is fairly dry, with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 14.5 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Marseille?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Marseille. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Cloud cover | 51% |
| Daylight | 14.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.3 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Marseille in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Marseille weather in other months
Jan11°C / 3°C45 mmGoodFeb12°C / 3°C38 mmGoodMar15°C / 5°C43 mmExcellentApr19°C / 8°C46 mmExcellentMay23°C / 12°C46 mmExcellentJun29°C / 17°C31 mmExcellentJul33°C / 19°C13 mmGoodAug32°C / 19°C21 mmGoodSep27°C / 16°C50 mmExcellentOct22°C / 12°C72 mmExcellentNov16°C / 7°C90 mmGoodDec12°C / 4°C54 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit MarseilleJune →
Nearby in May
- Cannes21°C · 56 mm
- Nice19°C · 55 mm
- Monaco19°C · 55 mm
- Lyon20°C · 91 mm
- Ajaccio21°C · 67 mm
- Andorra la Vella18°C · 72 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.