AI-generatedAjaccio, Corsica at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 864 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Ajaccio, Corsica
Ajaccio, Corsica has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Ajaccio, Corsica is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3618:45
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Ajaccio, Corsica in October?
In October, Ajaccio, Corsica is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:36 – 18:45
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %27 %
- Seaweight 25 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ajaccio, Corsica
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.2 – 22.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ajaccio, Corsica ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.6 and 26.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.3° | 14.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.5° | 12.9° | 14.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.8° | 13.2° | 14.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 14.4° | 15.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 16.9° | 18.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.3° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.1° | 22.7° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 23.6° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.3° | 22.1° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.0° | 20.2° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.5° | 17.0° | 19.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.7° | 14.3° | 17.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ajaccio, Corsica
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ajaccio, Corsica, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ajaccio, Corsica
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ajaccio, Corsica: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ajaccio, Corsica has about 10 rainy days with 94 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 12° | 8° | 14.1° | 4.4 h | 12 | 100 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 12° | 8° | 13.5° | 5.5 h | 10 | 79 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 14° | 9° | 13.8° | 6.8 h | 11 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 16° | 11° | 15.1° | 7.7 h | 10 | 71 |
| MayMay | 42 | 20° | 15° | 17.8° | 9.3 h | 8 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 24° | 19° | 21.5° | 11.1 h | 5 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 21° | 24.1° | 12.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 27° | 22° | 24.9° | 11.1 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 24° | 19° | 23.3° | 8.7 h | 7 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 21° | 16° | 21.0° | 6.6 h | 10 | 94 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 16° | 13° | 18.5° | 4.7 h | 14 | 145 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 13° | 10° | 15.7° | 4.0 h | 14 | 125 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
41.92° N, 8.74° E · 0 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Ajaccio, Corsica
The best time to visit Ajaccio, Corsica is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 145 mm.
Ajaccio, Corsica through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ajaccio, Corsica in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Ajaccio, Corsica in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Ajaccio, Corsica in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Ajaccio, Corsica in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ajaccio, Corsica for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Ajaccio, Corsica month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January12° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Ajaccio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in January19February12° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Ajaccio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in February23March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Ajaccio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in March27April16° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Ajaccio, Corsica is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in April42May20° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Ajaccio, Corsica is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in May85June24° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Ajaccio, Corsica is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in June100July27° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In July, Ajaccio, Corsica is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in July100August27° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Ajaccio, Corsica is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in August85September24° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In September, Ajaccio, Corsica is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in September47October21° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Ajaccio, Corsica is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in October16November16° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Ajaccio, Corsica is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
Ajaccio, Corsica in November9December13° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Ajaccio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ajaccio, Corsica.
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Ajaccio vs. Porto-Vecchio
In October Porto-Vecchio has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs. 47). During the day Porto-Vecchio is 1 °C warmer than Ajaccio. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ajaccio | Porto-Vecchio |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Ajaccio, Corsica ranks 5 of 9 destinations in this country.
- Marseille20°20°83
- 2Paris17°59
- 3Porto-Vecchio22°21°55
- 4Chamonix14°55
- 5AjaccioThis page21°21°47
- 6Saint-Tropez20°20°40
- 7Cannes20°20°40
- 8Nice20°20°39
Planning a trip to Ajaccio, Corsica
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- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,270 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ajaccio, Corsica
When is the best time to visit Ajaccio, Corsica?
The best time to visit Ajaccio, Corsica is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ajaccio, Corsica?
The sea temperature in Ajaccio, Corsica ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Ajaccio, Corsica in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ajaccio, Corsica?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Ajaccio, Corsica?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 145 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ajaccio, Corsica get?
Ajaccio, Corsica gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ajaccio, Corsica in?
Ajaccio, Corsica uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ajaccio, Corsica?
A nonstop flight from London to Ajaccio, Corsica takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,270 km.
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