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February · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 61/100

Marseille in February

Fair · 61/100Beach 29/100
High / low13° / 5°daily averages
Precipitation35 mm6 wet days
Sea13°surface temperature
43.30° N, 5.38° EElevation 28 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goMarseille · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61February
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
February: high / low13° / 5°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Marseille averages daytime highs of 13° and night-time lows of 5° — cool weather by day. Expect around 35 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 2.9°. The sea averages 13°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 61/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Marseille. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:38 and sets at 18:09 local time, giving 10 h 31 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 73 minutes over the month.

Why 61/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%41%
Dry days · 33%56%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 29/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in February

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in February

Around Marseille this month

Aubagne
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Aubagne

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 15 km E
13°Feb high
6wet days
59score
Aubagne
Vitrolles
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Vitrolles

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 21 km NW
13°Feb high
6wet days
58score
Vitrolles
Marignane
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Marignane

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 19 km NW
13°Feb high
6wet days
61score
Marignane
Gardanne
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Gardanne

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 19 km N
13°Feb high
6wet days
58score
Gardanne
ivTop of the table

France's best in February

Where to go in February
La Londe-les-Maures
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La Londe-les-Maures

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
14°Feb high
7wet days
66score
La Londe-les-Maures
Hyères
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Hyères

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
14°Feb high
7wet days
64score
Hyères
Toulon
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3

Toulon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
14°Feb high
7wet days
62score
Toulon
Argelès-sur-Mer
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4

Argelès-sur-Mer

Occitanie
14°Feb high
7wet days
62score
Argelès-sur-Mer
·Questions

Marseille in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Marseille?

February scores 61/100 for Marseille, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 13°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Marseille in February?

Daytime highs average 13°C and night-time lows 5°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Marseille in February?

Marseille receives about 35 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Marseille in February?

The sea averages 13°C in February, cold for most swimmers.