Beach Weather in Plage des Catalans, Marseille, France

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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13°
 
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13°
 
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13°
 
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14°
 
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16°
 
Sea
19°
 
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22°
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23°
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22°
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19°
 
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16°
 
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14°
 

Beach Weather Today in Plage des Catalans

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 51kmh from the West-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Plage des Catalans faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:19 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 65% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Plage des Catalans

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 25%.

PLAGE DES CATALANS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2% 17% 99% 94% 68% 71% 65% 59%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11°
28% 56% 89% 84% 21% 100% 100% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8% 45% 25% 100% 75% 6% 0% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 32% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10°
33% 100% 12% 13% 20% 23% 15% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 12° 11°
24% 16% 52% 87% 88% 87% 69% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 13° 14° 12° 11°
59% 39% 38% 47% 35% 45% 23% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
50
kmh
45
kmh
36
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
5.9s 5.7s 5.7s 6.7s 6.8s 6.2s 6.6s 6.6s
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
22
kmh
34
kmh
55
kmh
53
kmh
50
kmh
55
kmh
57
kmh
0.8m
1.6m
2.0m
1.4m
1.8m
1.8m
2.9m
2.4m
5.9s 6.7s 6.5s 7.1s 8.0s 7.8s 9.5s 9.9s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
55
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
49
kmh
69
kmh
54
kmh
51
kmh
2.3m
1.9m
1.9m
2.2m
2.3m
2.1m
1.9m
1.9m
9.2s 9.6s 9.6s 8.1s 7.9s 9.8s 9.9s 9.2s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
53
kmh
47
kmh
30
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
28
kmh
35
kmh
1.7m
1.7m
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
0.8m
9.2s 7.1s 6.5s 6.4s 6.1s 5.8s 5.4s 4.9s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
5.8s 4.1s 5.5s 5.2s 5.1s 5.0s 5.0s 5.8s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
1.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
1.2m
6.8s 6.9s 6.9s 7.0s 7.2s 6.3s 6.5s 6.7s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
1.2m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.5m
1.8m
1.7m
6.7s 6.6s 6.3s 6.1s 6.5s 5.7s 6.2s 5.8s
Thu 8th January
5:31 AM 12:17 PM 7:11 PM 11:51 PM
0.29 0.54 0.34 0.44
Fri 9th January
6:16 AM 12:50 PM 8:05 PM
0.31 0.52 0.34
Sat 10th January
12:50 AM 7:14 AM 1:24 PM 8:58 PM
0.44 0.34 0.51 0.34
Sun 11th January
1:58 AM 8:34 AM 2:01 PM 9:48 PM
0.44 0.37 0.49 0.34
Mon 12th January
3:32 AM 10:00 AM 2:47 PM 10:35 PM
0.46 0.39 0.48 0.34
Tue 13th January
5:43 AM 11:22 AM 3:50 PM 11:22 PM
0.48 0.40 0.47 0.34
Wed 14th January
6:28 AM 12:35 PM 4:58 PM
0.50 0.39 0.47
Thu 8th January
0.3mm
22kmh NW
59%
Fri 9th January
11°
0.0mm
39kmh WNW
60%
Sat 10th January
0.0mm
30kmh NW
33%
Sun 11th January
0.0mm
27kmh NNW
17%
Mon 12th January
11°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
28%
Tue 13th January
12°
0.0mm
28kmh ESE
61%
Wed 14th January
14°
0.0mm
24kmh ESE
36%
Thu 15th January
14°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
45%
Fri 16th January
13°
1.8mm
36kmh E
85%
Sat 17th January
11°
2.3mm
14kmh WSW
95%
Sun 18th January
10°
0.6mm
18kmh NW
72%
Mon 19th January
10°
0.0mm
5kmh NE
57%
Tue 20th January
10°
0.0mm
21kmh NNW
45%
Wed 21st January
0.0mm
37kmh NNW
8%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Plage des Catalans don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Plage des Catalans, Marseille, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, France

Taking a holiday at the beach in Plage des Catalans, Marseille is a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty and charm of the Cote d'Azur on the French Riviera. Marseille, France's second-largest city, boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning coastline. Plage des Catalans is one of its most famous beaches, located just a short walk from the Old Port. This beautiful beach offers visitors an opportunity to relax and take in the gorgeous Mediterranean sun while enjoying various beach activities.

Beach Type

Plage des Catalans features fine golden sand that is comfortable to walk on and perfect for sunbathing. The water is clear and inviting, making it ideal for swimming and other water sports. While there are no rocky areas or reefs directly at Plage des Catalans itself, nearby beaches along Marseille's coastline provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving in more rocky environments where fish prefer to congregate.

Beach Activities

At Plage des Catalans, some popular beach activities include:

  • Sunbathing: The golden sand is perfect for laying out under the Mediterranean sun.
  • Swimming: The calm waters are ideal for swimmers of all skill levels.
  • Paddleboarding: Enjoy a leisurely paddle along the coast while taking in the beautiful views.
  • Beach volleyball: The flat sandy area makes for great games with friends or fellow beachgoers.
  • Exploring the city: With its close proximity to Marseille's Old Port and other attractions, take a break from the beach to discover this historic city.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts directly on Plage des Catalans, there are several hotels within walking distance or just a short drive away:

  1. Hotel Le Rhul: A charming hotel overlooking the sea with easy access to both Plage des Catalans and nearby restaurants.
  2. Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port: An upscale hotel with modern amenities, close to the Old Port and a short walk from Plage des Catalans.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Plage des Catalans, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  • Vieux Port (Old Port): The heart of Marseille, this bustling area offers plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions. Staying here allows for easy access to both Plage des Catalans and the city's sights.
  • Le Pharo: A quieter residential area close to the beach, perfect for those seeking a more peaceful stay while still being within walking distance of the Old Port.

Beach Amenities

Plage des Catalans offers various amenities for beachgoers:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beach chairs and umbrellas available for rent
  • Snack bar offering refreshments and light meals
  • Accessible entrance ramp for those with mobility issues

A visit to Plage des Catalans in Marseille is sure to be a memorable experience. With its beautiful golden sand, clear waters, and variety of activities available, it's the perfect destination for a relaxing beach holiday on the French Riviera.

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