Beach Weather in Plage des Catalans, Marseille, France

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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°
 
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19°
 
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in Plage des Catalans

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 36kmh from the West-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Plage des Catalans faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:37 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.6mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 52%.

PLAGE DES CATALANS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 13° 12°
99% 78% 62% 27% 85% 23% 3% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 14° 13° 12°
0% 0% 100% 53% 18% 17% 50% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 13° 15° 15° 14° 14°
70% 38% 25% 19% 15% 17% 16% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 11° 10° 10° 11° 11° 12°
100% 100% 75% 18% 0% 100% 93% 74%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 13° 14° 13° 14° 14°
75% 57% 53% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
50% 85% 47% 38% 71% 82% 87% 97%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10°
48% 9% 7% 6% 3% 67% 72% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
4
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.4m
0.9m
0.9m
1.6m
1.6m
0.8m
6.1s 6.3s 6.1s 5.7s 4.9s 5.6s 5.5s 6.7s
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
1.2m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
1.1m
5.6s 5.4s 4.9s 5.5s 5.3s 5.1s 5.0s 5.1s
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.5m
1.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.3m
5.2s 5.2s 5.3s 5.6s 5.9s 6.4s 6.4s 6.2s
Sun 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
43
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
29
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
5.7s 5.7s 5.5s 5.4s 5.3s 5.2s 5.2s 4.2s
Mon 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
38
kmh
0.7m
1.5m
1.4m
0.8m
0.9m
0.5m
0.6m
1.2m
4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 7.4s 8.1s 8.2s 8.8s 8.2s
Tue 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
26
kmh
46
kmh
51
kmh
59
kmh
63
kmh
64
kmh
68
kmh
0.8m
1.2m
1.3m
1.7m
2.1m
2.3m
2.4m
2.5m
8.5s 8.6s 8.5s 8.3s 7.8s 6.6s 7.1s 7.7s
Wed 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
62
kmh
59
kmh
50
kmh
48
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
1.9m
2.3m
2.2m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
0.6m
7.9s 7.5s 7.2s 7.1s 6.7s 6.4s 5.7s 7.1s
Thu 23rd January
3:21 AM 9:56 AM 2:40 PM 10:25 PM
0.46 0.40 0.48 0.35
Fri 24th January
5:08 AM 11:28 AM 3:52 PM 11:16 PM
0.48 0.40 0.47 0.34
Sat 25th January
6:14 AM 12:41 PM 5:06 PM
0.50 0.40 0.47
Sun 26th January
12:07 AM 6:58 AM 1:33 PM 6:02 PM
0.33 0.52 0.39 0.47
Mon 27th January
12:54 AM 7:37 AM 2:14 PM 6:47 PM
0.31 0.54 0.37 0.48
Tue 28th January
1:36 AM 8:14 AM 2:50 PM 7:27 PM
0.28 0.55 0.36 0.48
Wed 29th January
2:15 AM 8:52 AM 3:25 PM 8:06 PM
0.26 0.56 0.34 0.48
Thu 23rd January
15°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
47%
Fri 24th January
14°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
36%
Sat 25th January
15°
0.1mm
36kmh ESE
34%
Sun 26th January
11°
0.6mm
21kmh WNW
70%
Mon 27th January
14°
0.5mm
29kmh SSE
85%
Tue 28th January
11°
0.3mm
44kmh WNW
69%
Wed 29th January
11°
0.1mm
22kmh WNW
37%
Thu 30th January
10°
0.4mm
19kmh WNW
42%
Fri 31st January
0.0mm
33kmh NNW
6%
Sat 1st February
12°
0.0mm
11kmh NNW
11%
Sun 2nd February
14°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
3%
Mon 3rd February
14°
0.0mm
10kmh NNE
25%
Tue 4th February
15°
0.3mm
31kmh E
86%
Wed 5th February
15°
0.1mm
17kmh E
48%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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