Beach Weather in Plage des Catalans, Marseille, France

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

Beach Weather Today in Plage des Catalans

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 22%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 35kmh from the North West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 08:54 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 22%.

PLAGE DES CATALANS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 12° 13° 18° 19° 19° 17°
0% 5% 100% 47% 2% 3% 4% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 17° 19° 19° 19° 17°
21% 19% 26% 60% 50% 18% 42% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 17° 17° 18° 20° 18°
79% 88% 49% 54% 52% 46% 9% 8%
0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 21° 22° 22° 19°
11% 2% 5% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 19° 21° 21° 21° 20°
3% 0% 54% 100% 32% 64% 5% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 20° 22° 22° 22° 20°
3% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1%
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 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 23° 23° 23° 21°
2% 3% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
28
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
0.5m
0.2m
1.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
8.8s 6.3s 6.3s 6.1s 6.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.2s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
3.7s 3.9s 3.9s 4.4s 4.4s 4.4s 4.4s 4.3s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
4.1s 4.0s 3.9s 3.6s 3.7s 3.7s 3.7s 3.7s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.4m
4.9s 4.6s 4.6s 4.8s 4.7s 4.5s 4.4s 4.4s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
4.2s 4.0s 4.4s 4.4s 4.3s 4.1s 3.9s 2.5s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
3.7s 3.6s 3.5s 3.5s 3.6s 3.6s 3.7s 3.8s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
3.7s 3.7s 3.6s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 4.2s
Sun 17th May
3:56 AM 9:02 AM 3:47 PM 10:09 PM
0.33 0.51 0.27 0.57
Mon 18th May
4:49 AM 9:45 AM 4:29 PM 11:02 PM
0.33 0.49 0.27 0.58
Tue 19th May
5:43 AM 10:30 AM 5:13 PM
0.33 0.47 0.27
Wed 20th May
12:00 AM 6:42 AM 11:21 AM 5:59 PM
0.57 0.34 0.46 0.28
Thu 21st May
1:01 AM 7:50 AM 12:19 PM 6:52 PM
0.57 0.35 0.44 0.30
Fri 22nd May
2:02 AM 9:08 AM 1:26 PM 7:56 PM
0.56 0.35 0.42 0.31
Sat 23rd May
3:03 AM 10:20 AM 2:46 PM 9:10 PM
0.55 0.34 0.42 0.32
Sun 17th May
19°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
22%
Mon 18th May
19°
0.0mm
7kmh WSW
35%
Tue 19th May
20°
0.9mm
19kmh NNW
48%
Wed 20th May
22°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
3%
Thu 21st May
21°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
32%
Fri 22nd May
23°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
1%
Sat 23rd May
23°
0.0mm
13kmh W
2%
Sun 24th May
24°
0.0mm
8kmh W
1%
Mon 25th May
21°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
38%
Tue 26th May
21°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
34%
Wed 27th May
21°
0.0mm
15kmh SSE
29%
Thu 28th May
22°
0.7mm
10kmh W
45%
Fri 29th May
22°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
8%
Sat 30th May
21°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
16%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° 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 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 22%.

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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