AI-generatedCorte at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,620 h
- Rain a year
- 912 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 433 m
Climate in Corte
Corte has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Corte is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Corte
The best time to visit Corte is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 114 mm of precipitation.
Corte through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Corte in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Corte in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Corte in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–26 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Corte in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:3518:43
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:17–08:13 · evening 18:05–19:01
- 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.
October in Corte compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Corte in October?
In October, Corte is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Corte.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:35 – 18:43
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Corte
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Corte: score 91 against 77. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 10.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 63 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Corte month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January12° · 4.1 h
In January, Corte is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in January54February13° · 5.2 h
In February, Corte is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in February69March15° · 6.3 h
In March, Corte is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in March79April18° · 7.3 h
In April, Corte is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in April85May23° · 9.0 h
In May, Corte is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in May91June27° · 10.4 h
In June, Corte is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in June71July30° · 11.4 h
In July, Corte is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in July69August30° · 10.3 h
In August, Corte is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in August85September26° · 8.0 h
In September, Corte is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in September77October21° · 5.9 h
In October, Corte is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in October61November16° · 4.2 h
In November, Corte is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in November47December13° · 3.9 h
In December, Corte is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Corte.
Corte in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Corte
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 12° | 3° | 4.1 h | 9 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 13° | 2° | 5.2 h | 9 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 15° | 5° | 6.3 h | 10 | 80 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 18° | 7° | 7.3 h | 11 | 84 |
| MayMay | 85 | 23° | 11° | 9.0 h | 11 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 27° | 15° | 10.4 h | 8 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 30° | 18° | 11.4 h | 7 | 42 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 30° | 18° | 10.3 h | 7 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 26° | 15° | 8.0 h | 10 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 21° | 11° | 5.9 h | 10 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 16° | 7° | 4.2 h | 13 | 114 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 13° | 4° | 3.9 h | 11 | 84 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Corte
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 5.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Corte, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Corte: 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, Corte has about 10 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Corte
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 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Corte
How breezy and how cloudy Corte 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 Corte typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Corte: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Corte
How often the day gets hot in Corte (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, Corte 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
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Corte 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.
Corte has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,250 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.
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Corte vs L'Île-Rousse
In October the holiday weather in Corte and L'Île-Rousse is about equally good (score 77 vs 79). During the day L'Île-Rousse is 1 °C warmer than Corte.
| in October | Corte | L'Île-Rousse |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Corte ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Corte
When is the best time to visit Corte?
The best time to visit Corte is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Corte?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Corte?
The wettest month is November with 114 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Corte get?
Corte gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Corte in?
Corte is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Corte?
A nonstop flight from London to Corte takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Corte?
Corte has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 86, summer holidays 70, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 47.