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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 6.3°C | 96.8 mm | 12 | 7.2 h | 14.7 km/h | 15.6°C |
| Feb | 13.9°C | 6.2°C | 85.6 mm | 11 | 8.4 h | 15.1 km/h | 14.4°C |
| Mar | 15.4°C | 7°C | 74.7 mm | 11 | 9.6 h | 15.1 km/h | 14.5°C |
| Apr | 18.3°C | 9.4°C | 60.6 mm | 9 | 11.1 h | 13.6 km/h | 15.4°C |
| May | 21.5°C | 13.2°C | 65 mm | 9 | 12.0 h | 13.4 km/h | 18.5°C |
| Jun | 26.9°C | 17.9°C | 43.6 mm | 6 | 13.7 h | 12.3 km/h | 23.9°C |
| Jul | 29.8°C | 20.5°C | 15.3 mm | 3 | 14.1 h | 13.1 km/h | 25.9°C |
| Aug | 29.7°C | 20.5°C | 26.1 mm | 4 | 12.7 h | 12.7 km/h | 25.4°C |
| Sep | 26.2°C | 17.8°C | 70.5 mm | 8 | 11.0 h | 13.1 km/h | 23.6°C |
| Oct | 22.3°C | 14.4°C | 85.1 mm | 11 | 9.1 h | 13 km/h | 22.9°C |
| Nov | 17.4°C | 10.8°C | 141.9 mm | 14 | 7.3 h | 14.3 km/h | 20°C |
| Dec | 14.4°C | 7.5°C | 117.2 mm | 13 | 7.0 h | 12.4 km/h | 16.9°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Corsica
Corsica (France) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 17 °C. Daytime highs average 21 °C, while nights cool to about 13 °C. The destination sees roughly 882 mm of rainfall per year and 10.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The "Île de Beauté" combines high mountains, dense maquis scrubland, crystal-clear bays and a distinct culture — also Napoleon's birthplace in Ajaccio.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 29.8 °C in July with only 3 rainy days. The sunniest month is July with 14.1 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 3 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in November (14 rainy days), driest month is July (3).
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Frequently asked questions about Corsica
When is the best time to visit Corsica?
The best time to visit Corsica: June to October – best in July (avg. 25.2 °C, 3 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Corsica?
The warmest month is July with an average of 25.2 °C and daytime highs around 29.8 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 10.1 °C and night-time lows around 6.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Corsica have?
November has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is July with 3 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Corsica?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 25.9 °C and coolest in February at 14.4 °C.