AI-generatedMartigues at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 599 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Martigues
Martigues has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Martigues is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Martigues
The best time to visit Martigues is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 90 mm of precipitation.
Martigues through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Martigues in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Martigues in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Martigues in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Martigues in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:5218:59
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:34–08:31 · evening 18:20–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:34 · evening 19:16–19:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Martigues compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 18°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Sea | 20° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Martigues in October?
In October, Martigues is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Martigues.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:52 – 18:59
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %42 %
- Seaweight 25 %33 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Martigues
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Martigues: score 94 against 48. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 20° |
| Sea | 19.3° | 22.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 10.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Martigues month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January12° · Sea 13° · 4.7 h
In January, Martigues is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in January28February13° · Sea 13° · 6.1 h
In February, Martigues is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in February32March17° · Sea 13° · 7.5 h
In March, Martigues is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in March36April20° · Sea 14° · 8.3 h
In April, Martigues is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in April64May24° · Sea 17° · 9.6 h
In May, Martigues is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in May85June28° · Sea 20° · 11.2 h
In June, Martigues is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in June91July31° · Sea 21° · 12.0 h
In July, Martigues is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in July94August31° · Sea 22° · 10.7 h
In August, Martigues is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in August86September26° · Sea 21° · 8.8 h
In September, Martigues is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in September48October22° · Sea 19° · 6.3 h
In October, Martigues is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in October18November16° · Sea 17° · 5.0 h
In November, Martigues is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in November20December13° · Sea 15° · 4.5 h
In December, Martigues is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigues.
Martigues in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Martigues
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 12° | 4° | 13.4° | 4.7 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 13° | 4° | 12.7° | 6.1 h | 6 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 17° | 7° | 13.1° | 7.5 h | 6 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 20° | 10° | 14.3° | 8.3 h | 7 | 53 |
| MayMay | 64 | 24° | 14° | 16.6° | 9.6 h | 6 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 28° | 17° | 19.9° | 11.2 h | 4 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 31° | 20° | 21.4° | 12.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 31° | 20° | 22.4° | 10.7 h | 4 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 16° | 21.2° | 8.8 h | 6 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 22° | 13° | 19.3° | 6.3 h | 8 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 16° | 8° | 16.9° | 5.0 h | 10 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 13° | 5° | 14.7° | 4.5 h | 8 | 55 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.41° N, 5.06° E · 5 m · Europe/Paris
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Martigues
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.7 – 20.8 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Martigues ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 22.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 21.0 and 24.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.4° | 12.7° | 13.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.7° | 12.2° | 13.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.1° | 12.3° | 13.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.3° | 13.4° | 15.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.6° | 15.7° | 17.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.9° | 18.3° | 21.8° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 21.4° | 19.6° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.4° | 21.0° | 24.3° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.2° | 19.4° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.3° | 17.7° | 20.8° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.9° | 15.8° | 18.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.7° | 13.6° | 15.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Martigues
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Martigues, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Martigues: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Martigues has about 8 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Martigues
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Martigues
How breezy and how cloudy Martigues is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Martigues typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Martigues: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Martigues
How often the day gets hot in Martigues (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Martigues has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Martigues
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Martigues in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Martigues has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 990 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Martigues vs Marseille
In October the holiday weather in Martigues and Marseille is about equally good (score 48 vs 47). During the day Marseille is 1 °C cooler than Martigues. The sea in Marseille is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Martigues | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
France in October: the best places
In October, Martigues ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Marseille21°20°83
- 2Sisteron19°83
- 3Aix-en-Provence20°82
- 4Saint-Rémy-de-Provence21°82
- 5L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue21°82
- 6Roussillon20°82
- 7Avignon21°82
- 8Toulon21°20°82
- 22MartiguesThis page22°19°48
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Frequently asked questions about Martigues
When is the best time to visit Martigues?
The best time to visit Martigues is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Martigues?
The sea temperature in Martigues ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 22.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Martigues in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Martigues?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Martigues?
The wettest month is November with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Martigues get?
Martigues gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Martigues in?
Martigues is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Martigues?
A nonstop flight from London to Martigues takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Martigues?
Martigues has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 68, summer holidays 93, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 21.