Month guide · Marseille · France
Marseille in February
What February is really like in Marseille: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Florent Chabaud, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Crisp, bright days and sea-urchin season on the coast; still too cold to swim for most.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Marseille: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:37
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool, bright and windy, with few visitors, santon fairs in December and sea-urchin season on the coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Candlemas procession at the Abbaye Saint-Victor (2 February)
- Oursinades sea-urchin festival in Carry-le-Rouet (usually Sundays in February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Endoume and Vallon des Auffes
Corniche Kennedy
The seafront road runs from the Plage des Catalans to the Prado beaches, with views of the Frioul islands and the Château d'If.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
Beach · Prado and the beaches
Plages du Prado and Parc Borély
Go on a weekday morning in summer; weekend afternoons are very crowded and parking is difficult.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Pointe Rouge and Les Goudes
Les Goudes and Callelongue
At the southern end of the coast road, these fishing villages feel far removed from the city, with small ports, seafood restaurants and rocky bays.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Food
- Views
Waterfront · Endoume and Vallon des Auffes
Malmousque
Bring water shoes; entry is from rocks rather than sand, and there are no facilities.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 4°C and 4 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Marseille?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Marseille in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Marseille?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Crisp, bright days and sea-urchin season on the coast; still too cold to swim for most.
+How warm is Marseille in February?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marseille in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.