Marseille weather in January
January in Marseille: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Marseille · #248 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Marseille climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Marseille in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Marseille?
- January in Marseille: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Marseille on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Marseille in January?
- In January, Marseille averages a daily high of 11.2°C and a low of 5.3°C, with about 24.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Marseille in January?
- Marseille has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.