Marseille weather in August

August in Marseille: hot, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Marseille · #275 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Marseille climate normals — August

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall38 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days3 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)65🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Marseille in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Marseille?
August in Marseille: hot, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Marseille on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Marseille in August?
In August, Marseille averages a daily high of 28.9°C and a low of 21°C, with about 37.5 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Marseille in August?
Marseille has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.

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