Corsica · WinterMonth summary
Corsica weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
30°F – 41°F
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Corsica in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Corsica in January: 46% rain, 7.2h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Corsica in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Corsica is cool (5°F during the day). Days are short (7.2h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 30°F | 41°F | 46% | 0.2in | 7.2h | 2.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 32°F | 46°F | 35% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 32°F | 46°F | 43% | 0.2in | 10.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 37°F | 54°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 43°F | 57°F | 51% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 70°F | 30% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 23% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 75°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 52°F | 66°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 46°F | 59°F | 38% | 0.2in | 9.6h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 37°F | 48°F | 47% | 0.2in | 7.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 32°F | 45°F | 44% | 0.2in | 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 January, Corsica averages 41°F, 46% rainy days and 7.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Corsica in January
Is January a good time to visit Corsica?
January is not recommended for Corsica (score 2.8/10). With 46% rainy days and 7.2h of sunshine, consider July (8.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Corsica in January?
It's cool with 41°F daytime and 30°F at night. 7.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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