Island, France
Corsica weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Corsica
May–June and September–October for warm sea and quiet trails. July–August is crowded and hot; GR20 opens roughly June–September; winter shuts many places.
Corsica weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°100 mm
- Feb13°91 mm
- Mar15°82 mm
- Apr18°63 mm
- May22°60 mm
- Jun27°24 mm
- Jul30°10 mm
- Aug30°16 mm
- Sep26°57 mm
- Oct22°104 mm
- Nov17°128 mm
- Dec14°99 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C54°F | 8°C47°F | 100 mm | 80% | Cool |
| February | 13°C55°F | 8°C47°F | 91 mm | 78% | Cool |
| March | 15°C59°F | 10°C50°F | 82 mm | 77% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 12°C54°F | 63 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| May | 22°C72°F | 16°C61°F | 60 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C81°F | 20°C69°F | 24 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| July | 30°C86°F | 23°C74°F | 10 mm | 58% | Pleasant |
| August | 30°C87°F | 24°C75°F | 16 mm | 57% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C79°F | 20°C69°F | 57 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C72°F | 17°C63°F | 104 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| November | 17°C63°F | 13°C56°F | 128 mm | 78% | Cool |
| December | 14°C57°F | 10°C50°F | 99 mm | 79% | Cool |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Corsica?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October for warm sea and quiet trails. July–August is crowded and hot; GR20 opens roughly June–September; winter shuts many places.
When is the rainy season in Corsica?
Rain peaks in November with about 128 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Corsica?
August, with average highs of 30°C (87°F).
How cold does Corsica get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 8°C (47°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.9°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.