AI-generatedBonifacio at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 479 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 61 m
Climate in Bonifacio
Bonifacio 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 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Bonifacio is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 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 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3418:44
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:17–08:11 · evening 18:07–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:17 · evening 19:01–19:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bonifacio in October?
In October, Bonifacio is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:34 – 18:44
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %27 %
- Seaweight 25 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %77 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Bonifacio
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bonifacio ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.2 °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 23.9 and 26.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.4° | 15.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.8° | 13.2° | 14.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.5° | 16.6° | 18.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.3° | 20.2° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.1° | 22.8° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.2° | 23.9° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 22.4° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.9° | 20.0° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.3° | 17.1° | 19.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.5° | 14.3° | 16.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Bonifacio
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 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Bonifacio, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 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 Bonifacio
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 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 Bonifacio: 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, Bonifacio has about 7 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bonifacio
How breezy and how cloudy Bonifacio is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bonifacio typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Bonifacio: variable cloud, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bonifacio
How often the day gets hot in Bonifacio (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bonifacio has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bonifacio
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 64 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 17 | 12° | 9° | 14.2° | 4.1 h | 9 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 12° | 9° | 13.6° | 5.0 h | 8 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 14° | 10° | 13.8° | 6.5 h | 8 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 16° | 12° | 14.9° | 7.4 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 45 | 20° | 16° | 17.5° | 9.5 h | 5 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 24° | 20° | 21.3° | 11.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 22° | 24.1° | 12.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 27° | 23° | 25.2° | 10.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 24° | 20° | 23.5° | 8.4 h | 5 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 21° | 17° | 20.9° | 6.5 h | 7 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 16° | 13° | 18.3° | 4.5 h | 12 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 14° | 11° | 15.5° | 4.0 h | 9 | 62 |
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). Sources & licences
41.39° N, 9.16° E · 61 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Bonifacio
The best time to visit Bonifacio 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 November. The wettest month is November with 82 mm of precipitation.
Bonifacio through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bonifacio in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Bonifacio in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Bonifacio in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Bonifacio in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bonifacio for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bonifacio
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bonifacio: score 100 against 50. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 100better |
| Day high | 21° | 27° |
| Night low | 17° | 22° |
| Sea | 20.9° | 24.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 12.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3better | 20 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Bonifacio month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January12° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Bonifacio is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in January21February12° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Bonifacio is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in February27March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Bonifacio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in March30April16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Bonifacio is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in April45May20° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In May, Bonifacio is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in May86June24° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In June, Bonifacio is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in June100July27° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In July, Bonifacio is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in July100August27° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Bonifacio is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in August89September24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Bonifacio is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in September50October21° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Bonifacio is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in October19November16° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Bonifacio is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
Bonifacio in November16December14° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Bonifacio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bonifacio.
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Bonifacio vs. Porto-Vecchio
In October Porto-Vecchio has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs. 50). During the day Porto-Vecchio is 1 °C warmer than Bonifacio. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bonifacio | Porto-Vecchio |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Bonifacio ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Orange20°81
- 8Grasse19°80
- 18BonifacioThis page21°21°50
Planning a trip to Bonifacio
Weather for your travel dates
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Bonifacio in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bonifacio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,340 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bonifacio
When is the best time to visit Bonifacio?
The best time to visit Bonifacio 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 Bonifacio?
The sea temperature in Bonifacio ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Bonifacio in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Bonifacio?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Bonifacio?
The wettest month is November with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bonifacio get?
Bonifacio gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Bonifacio in?
Bonifacio uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bonifacio?
A nonstop flight from London to Bonifacio takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bonifacio?
Bonifacio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 53, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 17.
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