Is February a Good Time to Visit Marseille?
Don't expect beach weather in Marseille's February: 13.7°C cold seas despite 12°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Cold sea - swimming challenging
13.7°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Zika
Plenty of sunshine
8.1h of sunshine daily
Shoulder season - balanced conditions
75% of peak - good value with moderate crowds
Exceptional dining scene
36 Michelin-listed restaurants
Good For
- 👨👩👧👦Families with children
Comfortable 12.3°C temperatures and low 16% rain risk
- 📸Photographers
8.1h sunshine, 53% clear skies for golden hour shots
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 83/100 with romantic weather conditions
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 13.7°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
2004 was unusually cold: Average of 8°C, 5.4°C below normal
