March 12 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Marseille. With minimal rain risk (14%) and pleasant highs of 14°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. You'll find plenty of company in Marseille this month as tourism activity remains quite robust.
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Essential Travel Info for Marseille
Currency
EUR
€ Euro
Language
French
Driving
Right side
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Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.895
Marseille Weather Forecast for March 12
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 14.4°C. 14% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Marseille in March
Based on historical data for March 12, Marseille typically experiences temperatures between 7.6°C and 14.4°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (14% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Marseille
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
14.4°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
7.6°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
14.1°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
14%
Avg 0.4mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
44%
Overcast
Pressure
1015.5 hPa
High volatility
Marseille Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 100% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
06:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 18:00
Type I-II
🔴 27 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 41 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 68 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
9.2°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in France
Flight Traffic
Busy
73/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~107
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Marseille
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:57
☀️ Noon
12:49
🌇 Sunset
18:41
⏱️ Daylight
11h 43m
Wind Speed
20.9 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
9.1 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
71%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Marseille
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Zero seismic activity detected in 30 years.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Marseille on March 12 averages 14.4°C with a 14% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 98/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Marseille Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Marseille Worth Visiting on March 12?
Planning a trip to Marseille on March 12? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 14.4°C with a 14% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 107 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for France, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 13.7°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally surfers only with heights around 1.56m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 12 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 18.4°C in 2023, while the coldest dropped to 4.5°C in 2019.