Month guide · Marseille · France
Marseille in July
What July is really like in Marseille: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Peak heat and crowds; beaches and boats are busy and some Calanques massifs close on high-risk days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Marseille: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:17
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and crowded, with warm sea, festivals and evening life on the quays; Calanques access depends on daily fire risk.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Bastille Day fireworks over the Vieux-Port (14 July)
- Mondial La Marseillaise à pétanque — giant pétanque tournament (usually early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Le Panier
Vieille Charité
The courtyard and chapel are free to see; buy a museum ticket only if the archaeology collections interest you.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Waterfront · Endoume and Vallon des Auffes
Vallon des Auffes
A tiny fishing harbour tucked under the arches of the Corniche road bridge, with brightly painted pointu boats, fishermen's huts and seafood restaurants on the water.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Food
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Architecture · Longchamp
Palais Longchamp
The fountain and gardens are free; the natural history museum is a good rainy-day stop with children.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Art
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Religious site · La Joliette
La Major Cathedral
The Cathedral of Sainte-Marie-Majeure, completed in the 1890s, is one of the largest churches in France, built in bands of green Florentine marble and white stone in a Byzantine-Romanesque style.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Marseille.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 19°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Marseille?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Marseille?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak heat and crowds; beaches and boats are busy and some Calanques massifs close on high-risk days.
+How warm is Marseille in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marseille in July?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.