Marseille weather in December
Marseille in December averages 8°C (47°F), 41 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Marseille, December is the third coldest, the sixth wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
4–12°C · 40–54°F
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.4 h
hours per day
What is Marseille like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Marseille in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (40°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Marseille is 3.3°C cooler than November and 35 mm drier than it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
December in Marseille is 0.7°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
Daylight in Marseille in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 59 minutes in Marseille, rising about 08:04 and setting about 17:03 local time.
December ends 11 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Marseille has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Marseille
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Marseille
What to read before you book.
Marseille weather by month
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How December 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 December
December climate averages for Marseille, 1991–2020.
Marseille averages 8°C (47°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (40°F) at night to 12°C (54°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 41 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 8°C (47°F) against 8°C (46°F) in January — 0.7°C warmer.
December is 3.3°C cooler than November, and 35 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 59 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Marseille.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:04 and sunset about 17:03 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 11 minutes shorter than it starts.
