When is the best time to go to Martigues?

When is the best time to go to Martigues? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Martigues are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are October and November
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Martigues

For full information about the climate and weather in Martigues a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 47°F/52°F
3.2in
February 47°F/54°F
2.7in
March 50°F/59°F
2.1in
April 56°F/65°F
3.3in
May 61°F/70°F
2.6in
June 70°F/77°F
1.4in
July 74°F/83°F
0.9in
August 74°F/83°F
0.8in
September 68°F/77°F
1.7in
October 61°F/70°F
4.6in
November 54°F/61°F
4.5in
December 49°F/56°F
2.7in


Weather and climate in Martigues

Martigues enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Martigues is 67°F (ranging from 52°F in january to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 30.3in, with a minimum of 0.8in in august and a maximum of 4.6in in october.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains in february about 2.7in.
  • In the month of march the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and you can expect to have 2.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of april and may the climate is favorable. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains about 2.6in each month.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 77°F.
  • In the month of october the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 70°F and, in october, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • In november the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 72°F and, in november, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is bad. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Martigues

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Martigues: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Martigues

Find out when Martigues has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Martigues

  • Very low season in Martigues
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Martigues
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, September and October.
  • High season in Martigues
    The number of visitors to Martigues is high in: May, June and July.
  • Peak season in Martigues
    The largest number of tourists visiting Martigues is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Martigues month by month



Best time for low prices in Martigues

Average prices of hotels in Martigues month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Martigues. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Martigues

On average, it costs $ 54 per day to hire a car in Martigues. This price varies by $ 22 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 45 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 66.

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