Marseille weather in October
Marseille in October averages 17°C (63°F), 72 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Marseille, October is the sixth warmest and the third wettest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (63°F)
13–21°C · 55–70°F
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.3 h
hours per day
What is Marseille like in October?
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 October?
A light rain jacket
About 72 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Marseille is 3.9°C cooler than September and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 21°C (70°F).
October in Marseille is 5.3°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
Daylight in Marseille in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 2 minutes in Marseille, rising about 07:52 and setting about 18:54 local time.
October ends 1 hour 25 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 21 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 October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| 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 October
October climate averages for Marseille, 1991–2020.
Marseille averages 17°C (63°F) in October, ranging from about 13°C (55°F) at night to 21°C (70°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 72 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 17°C (63°F) against 12°C (53°F) in November — 5.3°C warmer.
October is 3.9°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 6.3 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 2 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 15 hours 23 minutes in June and 8 hours 59 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:52 and sunset about 18:54 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 25 minutes shorter than it starts.
