Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 14°
nights 8 to 9°
- 9 rainy days · 68 mm
- 7.9 h of sun
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Corsica?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul30°recommended
- Aug30°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec14°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Corsica, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 8° | 7.7 h | 73 mm | 10 d | 15° | |
| February | 14° | 9° | 8.6 h | 43 mm | 5 d | 14° | |
| March | 15° | 10° | 9.8 h | 57 mm | 8 d | 14° | |
| April | 17° | 11° | 11.5 h | 53 mm | 8 d | 15° | |
| May | 21° | 15° | 12.2 h | 60 mm | 7 d | 18° | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 19° | 13.8 h | 19 mm | 4 d | 22° | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 22° | 14.1 h | 3 mm | 0 d | 24° | ✓ |
| August | 30° | 23° | 12.7 h | 16 mm | 3 d | 26° | |
| September | 26° | 20° | 11 h | 72 mm | 7 d | 23° | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 16° | 9.2 h | 65 mm | 9 d | 22° | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 13° | 7.7 h | 109 mm | 11 d | 20° | |
| December | 14° | 9° | 7.5 h | 88 mm | 11 d | 17° |
The four seasons in Corsica, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Bonifacio) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 21°
nights 10 to 15°
- 8 rainy days · 57 mm
- 11.2 h of sun
- sea 16°
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 30°
nights 19 to 23°
- 2 rainy days · 13 mm
- 13.5 h of sun
- sea 24°
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 26°
nights 13 to 20°
- 9 rainy days · 82 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
- sea 22°
Book early for May to July and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Corsica, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h09 of daylight, in December 9h12, a difference of 5h57.
9h30Jan
10h33Feb
11h49Mar
13h16Apr
14h29May
15h09Jun
14h53Jul
13h49Aug
12h25Sep
11h01Oct
9h47Nov
9h12Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Bonifacio" (41.39°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Corsica, month by month
What to see and do
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| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsCatenacciu in SartèneMarch to AprilCalvi Jazz FestivalJuneNapoleonic Festival in AjaccioAugustA Santa di u NioluSeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: February, March, April, May, June, September, October
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Diving & snorkelling: August
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Corsica, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- March to AprilCatenacciu in Sartène
On Good Friday, a hooded penitent drags a cross and chains through the lanes of Sartène, followed by the whole town.
- JuneCalvi Jazz Festival big crowds
In late June, Calvi holds concerts on the square, in the citadel and even on the beach, many of them free.
- AugustNapoleonic Festival in Ajaccio big crowds
Ajaccio celebrates Napoleon's birth in mid-August: costumed parades, re-enactments and fireworks over the gulf.
- SeptemberA Santa di u Niolu
In early September, Casamaccioli combines the Granitula procession, an agricultural fair and contests of improvised song, the chjami e rispondi.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°8° at night
- 73 mm · 10 d
- 7.7 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 43 mm · 5 d
- 8.6 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 57 mm · 8 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°11° at night
- 53 mm · 8 d
- 11.5 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°15° at night
- 60 mm · 7 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended26°19° at night
- 19 mm · 4 d
- 13.8 h
- sea 22°
High season, book early
July
Recommended30°22° at night
- 3 mm · 0 d
- 14.1 h
- sea 24°
High season, book early
August
Fair30°23° at night
- 16 mm · 3 d
- 12.7 h
- sea 26°
High season, book early
September
Recommended26°20° at night
- 72 mm · 7 d
- 11 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°16° at night
- 65 mm · 9 d
- 9.2 h
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°13° at night
- 109 mm · 11 d
- 7.7 h
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 88 mm · 11 d
- 7.5 h
- sea 17°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 5 days. Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (57 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 11 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 60 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 19 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (3 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 14.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 72 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 13 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 14 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (88 mm). Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Corsica?
May to July and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 30 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Bonifacio).
Which month should you avoid in Corsica?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 88 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Bonifacio).
What is the hottest month in Corsica?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bonifacio).
What is the coldest month in Corsica?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 8 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bonifacio).
What is the driest month in Corsica?
July: 3 mm over 0 days of rain, against 109 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Corsica?
July, with 14.1 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Corsica?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 26 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Bonifacio).
When is the best time to hike in Corsica?
February, March, April, May, June, September, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Bonifacio), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Corsica?
August: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Bonifacio).
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