March · France
Best time to visit Marseille in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Marseille in March
Average temperature 11°C, 64 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Marseille scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
March holds up well in Marseille — 8th best month
March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 8th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Marseille in March?
- In March, Marseille averages 11°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Marseille?
- March earns a 8.2/10 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 March?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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