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Marseille Weather in April — Climate Guide

April in Marseille is high

Avg High
18°C
Avg Low
9°C
Rainy Days
6
Sunshine
8h

Marseille Weather in April — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Avg temp
18° / 9°
Rainfall
50mm · 6 days
Crowds
Moderate

As of 2026, Marseille in April averages a high of 18°C and low of 9°C with 50mm of rain over about 6 days. Spring. T-shirt + light jacket evening + windbreaker for Mistral.

April is high for Marseille.

Pleasant spring between Mistral days. Easter week premium. Vieux Port + Le Panier + day trips ideal. Calanques wildflowers peak.

Crowds: Moderate Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 14°C
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Travel score

Marseille April Weather Stats

Avg High

18°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

9°C

Rainy Days

6

50mm total

Sunshine

8h

Daily avg

Humidity

65%

moderate

UV Index

6

High

Wind

12 km/h

Gusts 50

Sea Temp

14°C

swimming chilly

Crowds

Moderate

At attractions

April Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:10
Day length
13h 50min
Sunset
20:00
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Air Quality

38
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

13 μg/m³

PM10

24 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

17°C

/

Nighttime

8°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

12 km/h

Max gust 50 km/h

Activities Recommended for April

Vieux Port Calanques wildflowers hike Cassis Aix-en-Provence MUCEM

April Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 18°C ideal between Mistral
  • Spring blooms peak in Calanques
  • Daylight 13.5h
  • Calanques wildflowers

Cons

  • Mistral wind still brutal
  • Easter week premium
  • Sea cool 14°C
  • Crowds rising

April Events & Festivals

  • Easter (varies April)
  • Spring full bloom

Marseille in April — Full Picture

Pleasant spring between Mistral days. Easter week premium. Vieux Port + Le Panier + day trips ideal. Calanques wildflowers peak.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Spring. T-shirt + light jacket evening + windbreaker for Mistral.

Packing Checklist

T-shirt + light jacket
Windbreaker
Sneakers
Sunglasses

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

18.7°C

Avg Low

9°C

Rainy days

5/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

28.7°C

Avg Low

18°C

Rainy days

2.7/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

20.7°C

Avg Low

12°C

Rainy days

6.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

12.7°C

Avg Low

4.3°C

Rainy days

5.7/mo

Quiet Low season

Marseille Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
12° 6d·55mm 5h 70% 2 Quiet Low season
13° 5d·45mm 6h 68% 3 Quiet Low season
16° 5d·45mm 7h 65% 5 Moderate Shoulder
18° 6d·50mm 8h 65% 6 Moderate Shoulder
May (Best)
22° 12° 4d·35mm 9h 65% 8 Busy Shoulder
June (Best)
26° 16° 3d·25mm 10h 65% 9 Busy Peak
July (Best)
30° 19° 2d·12mm 11h 60% 10 Very busy Peak
August (Best)
30° 19° 3d·25mm 10h 65% 10 Very busy Peak
25° 16° 5d·55mm 8h 65% 7 Busy Shoulder
21° 12° 7d·95mm 7h 70% 5 Moderate Shoulder
16° 7d·80mm 5h 73% 3 Quiet Low season
13° 6d·65mm 5h 73% 2 Moderate Shoulder

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Marseille April Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is April a good time to visit Marseille?

Marseille in April is high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Marseille in April?

Marseille April averages a high of 18°C and a low of 9°C.

Does it rain much in Marseille in April?

Marseille April averages 50mm of rainfall over about 6 rainy days.

What should I wear in Marseille in April?

Spring. T-shirt + light jacket evening + windbreaker for Mistral.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Marseille in April?

Marseille April sunrise is 06:10 and sunset is 20:00, with 13h 50min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Marseille in April?

Marseille April air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 13μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Marseille in April?

In April, Marseille is great for Vieux Port, Calanques wildflowers hike, Cassis.

Is April peak season in Marseille?

Marseille April crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

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