Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Marseille with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Marseille in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Marseille with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Marseille will be around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Marseille is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Marseille. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Marseille in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
25 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Marseille?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Marseille. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Marseille in March
With 24°C, Marseille hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Marseille
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Marseille, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Marseille
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Marseille, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Marseille.
Daily UV Index in March in Marseille
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Marseille, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Marseille Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Marseille, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Marseille Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Marseille, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Marseille
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Average Weather in Marseille by Month
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