Month guide · Marseille · France
Marseille in November
What November 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
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Cooler and quieter, with some wet days; low prices and clear views on mistral days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Marseille: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:32
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:15
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, good walking weather in October and occasional heavy storms; prices fall by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Foire aux santons — fair of Provençal Christmas crib figures (usually opens late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Endoume and Vallon des Auffes
Vallon des Auffes
Walk down the steps from the Corniche at sunset, then continue to the rocks at Malmousque for a swim in summer.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Food
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Architecture · Longchamp
Palais Longchamp
A monumental 1860s colonnade and fountain built to celebrate the arrival of drinking water from the Durance river via the Canal de Marseille.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Art
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Religious site · La Joliette
La Major Cathedral
Visit after the MuCEM; the vaults below the cathedral esplanade hold cafés and shops.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 7°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Marseille?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event 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 November a good time to visit Marseille?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Cooler and quieter, with some wet days; low prices and clear views on mistral days.
+How warm is Marseille in November?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marseille in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.