Marseille weather in April
Marseille in April averages 14°C (58°F), 51 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Marseille, April is the sixth coldest, the fourth wettest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
9–19°C · 49–67°F
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
hours per day
What is Marseille like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Marseille in April?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.2 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A light rain jacket
About 51 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (49°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Marseille is 3°C warmer than March and 22 mm wetter than it, which averages 11°C (53°F).
April in Marseille is 4°C cooler than May and 14 mm wetter than it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
Daylight in Marseille in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 26 minutes in Marseille, rising about 06:55 and setting about 20:21 local time.
April ends 1 hour 21 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 57 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Marseille
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Travel guides for Marseille
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Marseille weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 47 mm |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 30 mm |
| March | 11°C / 53°F | 29 mm |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 51 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 38 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 28 mm |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 11 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 26 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 82 mm |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 72 mm |
| November | 12°C / 53°F | 76 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 41 mm |
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FAQs about Marseille in April
April climate averages for Marseille, 1991–2020.
Marseille averages 14°C (58°F) in April, ranging from about 9°C (49°F) at night to 19°C (67°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 51 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 14°C (58°F) against 18°C (65°F) in May — 4°C cooler.
April is 3°C warmer than March, and 22 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 26 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 15 hours 23 minutes in June and 8 hours 59 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:55 and sunset about 20:21 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 21 minutes longer than it starts.
