Month guide · Marseille · France
Marseille in June
What June is really like in Marseille: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Marseille. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Hot and sunny with swimmable sea; Calanques access starts to depend on fire risk.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Marseille: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:20
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Fête de la Musique — free street concerts (21 June)
- Festival de Marseille — dance and performing arts (usually June to July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Prado and the beaches
Plages du Prado and Parc Borély
The Prado beaches are a chain of pebble-and-sand beaches with lawns, beach volleyball and lifeguards in summer, marked by a large replica of Michelangelo's David at the end of Avenue du Prado.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Pointe Rouge and Les Goudes
Les Goudes and Callelongue
Take bus 19 to La Madrague de Montredon and change to bus 20, or catch the summer boat shuttle to Les Goudes from the Vieux-Port.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Food
- Views
Waterfront · Endoume and Vallon des Auffes
Malmousque
A rocky headland of tiny coves and flat rocks below a residential neighbourhood, where locals swim, sunbathe and jump into clear water in summer.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
Waterfront · Vieux-Port
Vieux-Port
Come before about 10am to see the fish market at its liveliest, then ride the cross-harbour ferry for a few euros.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
- After dark
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Marseille.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Marseille?
One of the best months to visit Marseille, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Marseille?
It is one of the best months to visit Marseille. Hot and sunny with swimmable sea; Calanques access starts to depend on fire risk.
+How warm is Marseille in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marseille in June?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.