December · France
Best time to visit Marseille in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Marseille in December
Average temperature 10°C, 70 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Marseille scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Marseille wraps a working Mediterranean port, the Calanques cliffs, and a hilltop basilica into one unruly city.
December holds up well in Marseille — 12th best month
December averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Marseille in December?
- In December, Marseille averages 10°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Marseille?
- December earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Marseille in December?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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