March 3 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Marseille. With minimal rain risk (14%) and pleasant highs of 13°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 3
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 13.4°C. 14% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Marseille in March
Based on historical data for March 3, Marseille typically experiences temperatures between 6.3°C and 13.4°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves 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
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
13.4°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
6.3°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
12.7°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
14%
Avg 0.7mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
51%
Overcast
Pressure
1014.4 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 96% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 29 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 44 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 73 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
8.5°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
07:13
☀️ Noon
12:51
🌇 Sunset
18:30
⏱️ Daylight
11h 17m
Wind Speed
21.5 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
8.7 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
72%
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 3 averages 13.4°C with a 14% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 92/100."
— 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 3?
Planning a trip to Marseille on March 3? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 13.4°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 fun waves with heights around 1m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 3 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 15.1°C in 2025, while the coldest dropped to 3.5°C in 2022.