Corsica · SummerMonth summary
Corsica weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Corsica in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Corsica. July remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Corsica in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in Corsica brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (12.7h of sunshine). Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | -1°C | 5°C | 46% | 5.2 | 7.2h | 2.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 35% | 4.2 | 9.0h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 8°C | 43% | 4.4 | 10.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 3°C | 12°C | 43% | 3.4 | 11.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 6°C | 14°C | 51% | 4.0 | 12.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 21°C | 30% | 1.6 | 13.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 23% | 1.0 | 13.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 24°C | 27% | 1.4 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 11°C | 19°C | 40% | 2.8 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 15°C | 38% | 4.0 | 9.6h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 47% | 6.1 | 7.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 7°C | 44% | 5.7 | 7.5h | 3.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Corsica averages 24°C, 27% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Corsica in August
Is August a good time to visit Corsica?
August is an excellent time to visit Corsica (score 8.3/10). With 24°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Corsica in August?
With 24°C and 12.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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