Month guide · Marseille · France
Marseille in April
What April is really like in Marseille: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Pleasant temperatures for walking and Calanques hikes; Easter holidays bring the first crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Marseille: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:21
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild and sunny with excellent hiking in the Calanques; the mistral can be strong and the sea is still cold.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Marseille, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Vieux-Port
Abbaye Saint-Victor
One of the oldest places of worship in France, this fortress-like abbey above the south side of the port was founded in the 5th century.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Architecture · Prado and the beaches
Cité Radieuse
Guided tours through the tourist office let you see an apartment; otherwise you can visit the hotel floor and its restaurant.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
Market · Cours Julien and Noailles
Noailles and the Marché des Capucins
Marseille's most cosmopolitan market district fills the streets around Place des Capucins and Rue Longue des Capucins with fruit and vegetable stalls, spice merchants, North African bakeries, butchers and kitchenware shops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
Street · Cours Julien and Noailles
Cours Julien
Explore the side streets such as Rue des Trois Rois and the stairs down to Rue d'Aubagne for the densest street art.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Marseille?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Marseille in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Marseille?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant temperatures for walking and Calanques hikes; Easter holidays bring the first crowds.
+How warm is Marseille in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marseille in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.