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 84°F in August. Winters are mild with some rain and temperatures around 57°F 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 39°F during the night but can reach 57°F 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 66°F 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 86°F 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 69°F 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 66°F to 73°F with peaks of 80°F 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 57°F.

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.
Min temperature39°39°41°46°53°59°62°64°59°53°46°41°
Max temperature57°57°60°64°71°78°82°84°78°73°64°59°
Sea temperature53°51°51°57°66°75°80°80°78°73°66°59°

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The weather month by month in Corsica

Weather Ajaccio in January

39 to 57°
Sea: 53 °

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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

39 to 57°
Sea: 51 °

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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

41 to 60°
Sea: 51 °

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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

46 to 64°
Sea: 57 °

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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

53 to 71°
Sea: 66 °

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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

59 to 78°
Sea: 75 °

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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

62 to 82°
Sea: 80 °

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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

64 to 84°
Sea: 80 °

28 d/month
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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

59 to 78°
Sea: 78 °

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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

53 to 73°
Sea: 73 °

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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

46 to 64°
Sea: 66 °

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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

41 to 59°
Sea: 59 °

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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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