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La Ciotat

Town · French Riviera, 🇫🇷 France
Population 38,477
Area 32 km²
Time zone Europe/Paris
Official website www.laciotat.com
La Ciotat

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La Ciotat Essentials

La Ciotat preserves a unique intersection of maritime industry and cinematic history. This list features the Eden-Concert, the world’s oldest cinema, and the Maison de la Construction Navale, which documents the town's heritage of large-vessel shipbuilding. The selection spans from the 17th-century architecture of the Chapelle des Pénitents bleus to the distinctive red conglomerate cliffs of the Calanque du Grand Mugel and the accessible sandy shores of Capucins Beach.

8 places

Coastal Nature

This collection highlights the natural landscape of La Ciotat, focusing on its distinct coastal features and urban greenery. It includes the sheltered pebbled shores of Grand Mugel, situated at the base of the Bec de l'Aigle, alongside dedicated spaces like the dog-friendly beach near the marina. The list also features central green spaces such as the Jardin de la Ville and various neighborhood squares, offering shaded retreats and Mediterranean vegetation within the town's urban layout.

7 places

La Ciotat — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 3°–15°
  • 7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 2°–15°
  • 7° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 7°–20°
  • 11° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 10°–24°
  • 14° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 15°–28°
  • 18° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 26° · extremes 17°–30°
  • 20° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 17°–30°
  • 21° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 14°–27°
  • 18° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 11°–23°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 5°–19°
  • 11° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 3°–16°
  • 8° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+33
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Tours & Activities

Eden-Concert
Walk
Plage Calanque du Grand Mugel
Walk
Maison de la Construction Navale

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