Marseille weather in May

May in Marseille: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Marseille · #105 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Marseille climate normals — May

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall61 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine12 h/day
Daylight14.7 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)62🙂 moderate

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

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Marseille in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Marseille?
May in Marseille: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Marseille on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Marseille in May?
In May, Marseille averages a daily high of 21.3°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 60.8 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Marseille in May?
Marseille has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in May.

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