Today's weather for Marseille, France5th Jul 2009 18:30
Last Updated : 5th Jul 2009 18:30 GMT 5th Jul 2009 20:30 CEST
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Marseille is in the time zone (CEST) which has a difference of +2 hours to GMT.
Local Time5 Jul 2009 21:19
GMT5 Jul 2009 19:19
UK Time5 Jul 2009 20:19
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Sunrise 06:04hrs
Sunset 21:22hrs
Moonrise 20:18hrs
Moonset 03:59hrs
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Weather Overview for Marseille
Marseille, located in the
Marseille’s summer is
long, hot and dry with average highs in the 20s starting in May right through
till October. The hottest months are July and August which see average highs of
around 29°C. The evenings often remain in the mid-20s which can be seen as
idyllic or uncomfortable depending on your level of acclimatisation. These
temperatures have led to the celebrated culture of pavement cafes and outdoor
dining typical of the
Spring and autumn might be preferred by those wishing to avoid the stifling heat of the summer months. Six hours of sunshine a day can be expected as early as February, while November sees around five. Average highs steadily creep up from a reasonable 15°C in March to an enjoyable 22°C in May. The spring is drier than the autumn which sees average highs dropping from 20°C in October to 15°C in November. Spring and autumn nights can be decidedly nippy, becoming more agreeable around summertime.
Daytime temperatures in Marseille’s winter, from November to February, rarely drop below 10°C. January and February are the coldest months, regularly reaching 2°C. Dropping below 0°C is almost unheard of: a freak snowstorm this January (2009) shocked locals and paralysed the city. Even in its coldest months Marseille receives an average of four hours of sunshine a day.
Marseille’s exceptional climate arises from its situation on
the Mediterranean south east coast of
The Callanques, similar to the fjords in
The

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