When to visit
Corsica?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Corsica
Territorial Collectivity of Corsica · France

The best weather in Corsica is from June, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are June, July, September.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
80

Excellent climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
12–19°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–19°C
Dry
Precipitation
75mm
Moderate rain · 11 days
Sunshine
10.8h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
70%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
55
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep55OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score111518395984928980531611
ClimateColdColdColdColdColdMildPleasantPleasantMildColdColdCold
Temperature-1–5°C0–7°C1–8°C4–12°C8–15°C13–21°C16–25°C16–24°C12–19°C8–15°C4–10°C1–7°C
Feels like-4–2°C-4–4°C-2–6°C1–10°C5–15°C12–22°C16–26°C16–25°C11–19°C7–14°C1–7°C-3–4°C
Precipitation132mm
16 days
124mm
13 days
116mm
15 days
88mm
13 days
117mm
16 days
51mm
9 days
25mm
4 days
37mm
6 days
75mm
11 days
125mm
13 days
173mm
17 days
148mm
14 days
Sunshine6.2h
☀︎ 65%
7.9h
☀︎ 75%
9.0h
☀︎ 75%
10.8h
☀︎ 81%
11.6h
☀︎ 80%
13.8h
☀︎ 91%
14.3h
☀︎ 96%
12.6h
☀︎ 91%
10.8h
☀︎ 86%
8.7h
☀︎ 79%
6.3h
☀︎ 64%
6.5h
☀︎ 71%
WindW · 12 km/hW · 12 km/hW · 12 km/hSW · 11 km/hW · 11 km/hW · 10 km/hW · 10 km/hW · 10 km/hSW · 11 km/hSW · 10 km/hSW · 12 km/hSW · 11 km/h
Humidity (%)82%77%76%71%73%65%57%57%70%76%84%82%
Day length9.5h10.6h12.0h13.4h14.6h15.2h14.9h13.8h12.5h11.1h9.8h9.2h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Les Nuits de la Guitare de Patrimonio
Foire de la Châtaigne (Chestnut Fair)
Procession du Catenacciu
Corsica Raid Aventure
Festival International de Musique de Chambre de Calvi
Fête de la Saint-Erasme (Saint Erasmus Festival)
Jazz in Aiacciu (Ajaccio)
Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques de Calvi
Festival du Film de Lama
Events & Festivals
  • Les Nuits de la Guitare de PatrimoniofestivalSignature event
    July· 50k+ visitors

    This internationally renowned guitar festival takes place in the picturesque village of Patrimonio, attracting world-cla…

  • Foire de la Châtaigne (Chestnut Fair)food wine
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Held in Bocognano, this traditional fair celebrates Corsica's chestnut harvest, a staple of the island's cuisine. Visito…

  • Procession du Catenacciureligious
    March, April· 5k+ visitors

    This ancient and solemn Good Friday procession in Sartène is one of Corsica's most unique religious traditions, featurin…

  • Corsica Raid Aventuresports
    May, June· 5k+ visitors

    An challenging multi-sport adventure race, Corsica Raid Aventure tests participants with trail running, mountain biking,…

  • Festival International de Musique de Chambre de Calvicultural
    July· 5k+ visitors

    This prestigious festival brings world-class chamber music to the stunning setting of Calvi, with concerts held in histo…

  • Fête de la Saint-Erasme (Saint Erasmus Festival)religious
    May, June· Local event

    Celebrated in various coastal towns, particularly in Ajaccio, this festival honors Saint Erasmus, the patron saint of sa…

  • Jazz in Aiacciu (Ajaccio)festival
    June· 5k+ visitors

    The capital city of Ajaccio hosts its annual jazz festival, featuring both Corsican and international artists in various…

  • Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques de Calvicultural
    September· 5k+ visitors

    This unique festival celebrates Corsica's ancient tradition of polyphonic singing, featuring groups from the island and…

  • Festival du Film de Lamacultural
    July, August· 5k+ visitors

    This unique film festival takes place in the charming, remote village of Lama, offering open-air screenings and discussi…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Corsica?

The best weather in Corsica is from July, August, June, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are June, September, July (12–25 °C).

What is the weather like in Corsica?

Corsica has a climate with an overall score of 4.7/10. Annual temperatures range from -1 °C to 25 °C.

What is the hottest month in Corsica?

The hottest month in Corsica is July, with average highs of 25 °C and lows of 16 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Corsica?

The rainiest month in Corsica is November, with an average of 173 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Corsica?

Peak season in Corsica is July, August. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Corsica?

Shoulder season in Corsica falls in May, June, September. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.