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Corsica

The island of beauty, wild beaches and fragrant maquis.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 42.04°N 9.01°E
JulyBest month
75°FOptimal temperature
23%Rainy days

When to visit Corsica?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–75°F in July
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (46%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Beach & CalanquesJune–September — Bonifacio, Porto, Rondinara, turquoise Mediterranean waters.
🥾GR20June–September — Europe's toughest trek, 180 km, 2 weeks.
🚣Kayaking & CanyoningJune–August — Spelunca gorges, Tavignano canyons.
🍷Wine & FoodYear-round — PDO charcuterie, cheeses, Patrimonio wines.
👨‍👩‍👧FamilyJune or September — safe beaches, fewer crowds, reasonable prices.
💰BudgetMay or October — ferries and accommodation -40%.

Corsica weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January30°F41°F46%0.2in7.2h2.8/10
🌦️ February32°F46°F35%0.2in9.0h4.4/10
🌦️ March32°F46°F43%0.2in10.3h4.3/10
🌦️ April37°F54°F43%0.1in11.7h5.6/10
🌦️ May43°F57°F51%0.2in12.9h6.0/10
🌤️ June54°F70°F30%0.1in13.8h8.0/10
🌤️ July59°F75°F23%0.0in13.5h8.6/10
🌤️ August59°F75°F27%0.1in12.7h8.3/10
🌤️ September52°F66°F40%0.1in11.0h7.2/10
⛅ October46°F59°F38%0.2in9.6h6.3/10
🌦️ November37°F48°F47%0.2in7.8h4.0/10
🌦️ December32°F45°F44%0.2in7.5h3.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate

Average 11°F, 46% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 23°F, 27% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 14°F, 42% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 7°F, 42% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 3.7/10.

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Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 23% rainy days and 24°F.
January is the wettest month with 46% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 24°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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