Marseille in May
The weather in May
In May, Marseille averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 45 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.
Days are 4.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4°. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.
May scores 83/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Marseille.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 20:56 local time, giving 14 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 62 minutes over the month.
Why 83/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 45/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in May
- Cannes Film FestivalFilm festivalCannes
- Directors' FortnightFilm festivalCannes
- Critics' WeekFilm festivalCannes
- Cannes ClassicsFilm festivalCannes
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Marseille this month
France's best in May
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Marseille in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Marseille?
May scores 83/100 for Marseille, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 7 wet days.
How warm is Marseille in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Marseille in May?
Marseille receives about 45 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 7 days.
Can you swim in Marseille in May?
The sea averages 16°C in May, cold for most swimmers.