When to go to Corsica?
Corsica enjoys a Mediterranean climate; it is mild all year round and it is often sunny. Summers are rather hot and dry with temperatures as high as 29°C in August. Winters are mild with some rain and temperatures around 14°C during the day.
With year-round warmth and exceptional sunshine, Corsica is the sunniest place in France, making it an attractive destination at any time.
Winter in Corsica is mild and some rain will fall between November and February. In Ajaccio, temperatures can drop to 4°C during the night but can reach 14°C during the day. It rarely freezes along the coast. Corsica has many peaks above 2,000 m altitude, the highest being Monte Cinto at 2,706 m. Snow regularly covers the summits and some ski resorts allow you to practice winter sports on slopes between 1,400 to 1,870 m altitude.
In the spring, expect temperatures around 19°C in Ajaccio with plentiful sun and some rain. From mid-May, visiting the island becomes very pleasant as nature blooms and the summer crowds have not yet arrived.
With the arrival of summer, temperatures rise and the rain ceases. In Bonifacio, maximum temperatures can reach 30°C in the middle of August, but fortunately fresh breezes cool the atmosphere. In mountainous regions, the climate is cooler and thunderstorms are common, especially towards the end of the day.
The autumn is still very pleasant with mild temperatures of 21°C in Bastia in October. Sunshine tends to decrease and the rain begins to reappear from October.
The temperature of the water is very pleasant between June and October at 19°C to 23°C with peaks of 27°C during July and August. For the best places to swim, see our selection of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica. In January, sea temperatures reach their lowest of around 14°C.
For general tourism, we recommend a trip to Corsica between the end of April and the beginning of October, perhaps avoiding the months of July and August which are too hot. However, these months are ideal for swimming as the water is very pleasant, although tourists abound. Hikers will not suffer between June and September, as he temperatures at altitude are cooler.
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Temperatures Ajaccio
| Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | Jul | August | Sept | Oct | nov. | dec. | |
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| Min temperature | 4° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
| Max temperature | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 26° | 23° | 18° | 15° |
| Sea temperature | 12° | 11° | 11° | 14° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
Sunshine
Rainfall Ajaccio
The weather month by month in Corsica
Weather Ajaccio in January
Sea: 12 °
| 14 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 1 day |
In January, in Ajaccio, temperatures range from 4 to 14 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 41 inches, there are 20 days without rain in the month.
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Weather Ajaccio in February
Sea: 11 °
| 12 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day | 1 day |
In February, in Ajaccio, temperatures range from 4 to 14 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 30 inches, there are 21 days without rain in the month.
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Weather Ajaccio in March
Sea: 11 °
| 16 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 1 day |
In March, in Ajaccio, temperatures range from 5 to 16 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 40 inches, for 21 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in April
Sea: 14 °
| 18 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In April, in Ajaccio, Minimum temperatures vary between 8 in the morning and 18 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 56 inches, for 23 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in May
Sea: 19 °
| 19 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In May, in Ajaccio, l'amplitude des températures varient de 12 à 22 ° dans la journée. The average rainfall is around 41 inches, for 24 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in June
Sea: 24 °
| 23 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In June, in Ajaccio, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 22 inches, for 25 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in July
Sea: 27 °
| 26 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day | 1 day |
In July, in Ajaccio, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 28 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 8 inches, for 27 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in August
Sea: 27 °
| 28 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In August, in Ajaccio, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 23 inches, for 30 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in September
Sea: 26 °
| 20 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In September, in Ajaccio, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 83 inches, for 24 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in October
Sea: 23 °
| 20 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In October, in Ajaccio, l'amplitude des températures varient de 12 à 23 ° dans la journée. The average rainfall is around 86 inches, for 25 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in November
Sea: 19 °
| 13 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 1 day |
In November, in Ajaccio, Minimum temperatures vary between 8 in the morning and 18 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 102 inches, for 21 days without rain.
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Weather Ajaccio in December
Sea: 15 °
| 16 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In December, in Ajaccio, temperatures range from 5 to 15 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The average rainfall is around 71 inches, for 23 days without rain.
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Temperature and climate in:
Ajaccio | Bastia | Bonifacio | Calvi | Capu Purcile | Centuri | Figari | Pointe de Sperono | Porto-Vecchio | Punta di Rondinara | Sant’Antonino |