Month guide · Marseille · France
Marseille in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Marseille. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Mild and often sunny, with good hiking weather, but heavy autumn storms are possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Marseille: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:52
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:56
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°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, October 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 October
- Marseille–Cassis — 20 km road race over the Col de la Gineste (usually late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Waterfront · Vieux-Port
Vieux-Port
Marseille's harbour has been in use for more than two and a half millennia.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
- After dark
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Neighbourhood · Le Panier
Le Panier
Start at the Vieux-Port, climb the Montée des Accoules, and finish at the Vieille Charité and La Major so you walk downhill at the end.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Shopping
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Marseille?
It is one of the best months to visit Marseille. Mild and often sunny, with good hiking weather, but heavy autumn storms are possible.
+How warm is Marseille in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marseille in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.