Best Time to Visit Corsica (Climate Chart and Table)

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On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Corsica. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Ajaccio. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.

Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Corsica for your holiday.

Climate Overview

4 °C to 28 °C

13 °C to 24 °C

0.43 – 3.78 in (1 – 9 Days of Rain)

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Geographical location

Table of Contents

1. Geographical location

2. Climate in Corsica

3. Best Time to Travel for Corsica: Overview

4. When to go to Corsica?

5. Climate Chart Corsica

5.1 Climate Chart Ajaccio

6. Climate Table Corsica

6.1 Climate Table Ajaccio

7. Highlights and Attractions

8. Popular Activities

9. Current Weather and Forecast

10. France: Regions

11. Experiences of our Visitors

12. Share your Experience and Win

Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea that belongs to France and has just under 320,000 inhabitants.

It is located some 110 miles south-east of the French mainland and 52 miles west of Italy at the level of Abruzzo. In the south, the neighbouring Italian island of Sardinia is only about 7 miles away.

Corsica, which consists mainly of high mountains, has a coastline around 620 miles long. While the west coast is called the Western Mediterranean, the north is called the Ligurian Sea, while the south and east are called the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Several mountains with more than 2000 meters height, especially the basement mountains in the west of the island, drop steeply in many places only directly at the coast and provide for dramatic landscapes. Highest elevation is Monte Cinto with 2706 meters.

Capital Corsica is the largest city of Ajaccio, whose airport is mainly served by Air France. Ryanair mainly uses Figari Airport near Porto-Vecchio, while German-speaking airlines such as Lufthansa on Corsica use Bastia-Poretta Airport.

Climate in Corsica

Corsica has a typical Mediterranean climate. 2750 hours of sunshine a year guarantee a dry and hot summer as well as a mild and partly humid winter. Temperatures in spring range between 15 °C to 20 °C and rise to at least 25 °C from June onwards. In the mountains it can sometimes rain heavily, but in the summer there is seldom rain on the coast.

Although the temperatures in July and August often exceed 27 °C, the heat in Corsica is not oppressive due to a steady, light wind. In addition, 10 hours of sunshine a day from May to August guarantee the best conditions for bathing holidays and activities on the island. From June to October, the Mediterranean reaches water temperatures of a mild 20 °C to 24 °C. July and August are the hottest months in Corsica.

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Best Time to Visit Corsica: Overview

JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 14 °C	FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 13 °C	MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 15 °C Water max. 14 °C	AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 15 °C	MayMay Good time to traveltime Start of season in Corsica	JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corsica
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corsica	AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corsica	SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corsica	OctoberOct Good time to traveltime End of season in Corsica	NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C	DecemberDec MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 15 °C

When to go to Corsica?

Corsica is an attractive destination all year round. For those seeking peace and quiet, even the mild winter months are worth a recommendation, even if it cools down to 3 °C to 4 °C at night in January, for example. a good travel time. For hiking and for a more active holiday we recommend the spring and autumn months in Corsica. However, increased rainfall is to be expected from October.

For the majority of travellers who long for sunshine and a relaxing holiday at the seaside, summer is, of course, the best time to travel to Corsica in France. From May to the end of September there are 9 to 12 hours of sunshine per day, the Mediterranean Sea is pleasantly suitable for swimming from the end of May. The high summer months of July and August are therefore particularly popular, and June and September are also the island’s best travel season.

Climate Chart Corsica

Ajaccio

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia

Climate Table Corsica

In the following, you will find the climate table for Corsica, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.

Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Ajaccio (Corsica)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day Temperature	13°	14°	15°	17°	21°	25°	28°	28°	25°	22°	18°	14°
Night Temperature	4°	4°	5°	7°	11°	14°	16°	17°	14°	11°	8°	5°
Water Temperature	14°	13°	14°	15°	16°	20°	23°	24°	23°	21°	18°	15°
Precipitation (inch)	2.91	2.76	2.28	2.05	1.57	0.75	0.43	0.79	1.73	3.43	3.78	2.99
Rainy days	9	9	8	7	6	3	1	2	4	7	9	9
Hours of Sunshine	4	5	6	8	9	11	12	11	9	7	5	4

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Temperatures

The annual average temperature in Ajaccio is 14.8 °C.

For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C

Warmest month: July (22.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (8.2 °C)

The maximum water temperature in Ajaccio is 24 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.

Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
June, July, August, September, October, and November

Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, and October

Precipitation

Overall annual precipitation: 25.47 inch on 74 rainy days

For comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in

There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).

Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, and December

Sunshine

As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Highlights and Attractions

An absolute highlight in Corsica is the Calanche, a fjord-like bay with bizarre rocky landscapes. It is located south of Porto in the Corsica Regional Natural Park and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO together with the Bay of Girolata and the La Scandola Natural Park. Another interesting sight is the town of Bonifacio with its picturesque old town.

Other attractions await you in Corte, the Filitosa Open Air Museum and the Restonica Valley! Beach lovers will have their real pleasure at the beach of Tamaricciu. Our beach favourites in Corsica also include the Saleccia sand bay, the white beach of Palombaggia, the beautiful Roccapina bay and the beach behind the pine forest of Rondinara.

More information about the best things to do: Corsica

Popular Activities

Blue Mountains: All-Inclusive Group Tour Luxury Vehicle

Sightseeing Tours

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from 115 $ »

Enjoy a full day of adventure in the Blue Mountains with a maximum of 16 people. Visit a wildlife park where you can pet kangaroos, ride the world’s steepest railway, enjoy a delicious meal stop and sail back along Sydney Harbor with a ferry trip.

Scandola, Girolata and Calanche de Piana Full-Day Boat Tour

Tours

89 Reviews

from 64 $ »

Climb aboard for a full-day boat tour of the stunning Scandola Nature Reserve and remarkable rock formations of the Calanche de Piana. Enjoy a 2-hour stopover in the secluded coastal village of Girolata for lunch.

From Ajaccio or Porticcio: Full-Day Boat Tour to Bonifacio

Tours

47 Reviews

from 69 $ »

Explore the south coast of Corsica on a full-day boat tour to the commune of Bonifacio at the southern tip of the island. See the dramatic lion-shaped rock at Roccapina, discover the legendary Staircase of the King of Aragon and more.

Current Weather and Forecast

Current Weather in Ajaccio (Station Alata)

light rain, 14.9 °C

Clouds: 56 % Wind: 9 mph SW
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 72 %
0.04 in of rain (last 3 hours)

Last updated: 28th Mar 2020, 12:22 pm

The next days …

28th Mar 2020	29th Mar 2020	30th Mar 2020	31st Mar 2020	1st Apr 2020	2nd Apr 2020
10 °C to 13 °C	9 °C to 13 °C	10 °C to 13 °C	7 °C to 11 °C	8 °C to 10 °C	9 °C to 12 °C
10 °C to 13 °C	9 °C to 13 °C	10 °C to 13 °C	7 °C to 11 °C	8 °C to 10 °C	9 °C to 12 °C
Clouds: 37 %	Clouds: 23 %	Clouds: 53 %	Clouds: 99 %	Clouds: 100 %	Clouds: 95 %
0.06 in of rain	0.11 in of rain	0.21 in of rain	0.08 in of rain	0.56 in of rain	0.27 in of rain

Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)

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France: Regions

Corsica is part of the holiday destination France. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:

France | French Riviera | Paris |

Best Time to Travel for the Regions

Ajaccio: June, July, August, and September

Hottest Month

August: 28 °C
Day Temperature in Ajaccio

Coldest Month

January: 4 °C
Night Temperature in Ajaccio

Rainiest Month

November: 3.78 in
Rain in Ajaccio

Driest Month

July: 0.43 in
Rain in Ajaccio

Maximum Water Temperature

August: 24 °C
Water Temperature in Ajaccio

Sunniest Month

July: 11.8 hours/day
Sunshine in Ajaccio

Distances to Corsica

	London	New York	Los Angeles
Ajaccio	780 mi	4120 mi	6210 mi

Where’s Corsica?

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Corsica: Experiences of our Visitors

There are 3 reviews for Corsica holiday already. Average rating is 4.3 of 5 stars.

Antje, 76 years old was there in June

In the first week of June there was still rainfall and cool temperatures, the next two weeks the sun spoiled us, a light wind made us feel good.

Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Jenny, 44 years old was there in September

During the day mostly sunny and nice and warm, in the evening it has unfortunately cooled down, could have been a little warmer for my taste

Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Christina, 30 years old was there in June

Grade 1
Were 9 days in Corsica on the east coast, had 9 days 37 degrees and sun pure 🙂
Dreamlike

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent

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