January · France
Best time to visit Marseille in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Marseille in January
Average temperature 8°C, 39 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Marseille scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
January holds up well in Marseille — 10th best month
Expect 8°C (47°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 39 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Marseille — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Marseille in January?
- In January, Marseille averages 8°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Marseille?
- January earns a 7.8/10 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 January?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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