Porto-Vecchio, Corsica at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,130 h
- Rain a year
- 479 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in October?
In October, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:33 – 18:44
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %43 %
- Seaweight 25 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.6 – 22.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November 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 24.2 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.5° | 15.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.7° | 13.2° | 14.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.9° | 13.4° | 14.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 14.4° | 15.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 16.8° | 18.7° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 20.5° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.2° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.5° | 24.2° | 27.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 22.3° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.7° | 19.6° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.9° | 16.7° | 19.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.2° | 14.1° | 16.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Porto-Vecchio, 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 7.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, 64 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Porto-Vecchio, 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, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica has about 7 rainy days with 51 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 | 22 | 12° | 6° | 14.1° | 5.8 h | 9 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 13° | 6° | 13.7° | 7.0 h | 8 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 15° | 8° | 13.9° | 8.1 h | 8 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 18° | 10° | 15.1° | 8.9 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 64 | 23° | 14° | 17.8° | 9.8 h | 5 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 28° | 19° | 21.7° | 11.7 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 32° | 21° | 24.6° | 12.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 31° | 22° | 25.5° | 11.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 26° | 18° | 23.5° | 8.9 h | 5 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 22° | 15° | 20.7° | 7.2 h | 7 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 16° | 11° | 17.9° | 6.0 h | 12 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 13° | 7° | 15.2° | 5.8 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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
41.59° N, 9.28° E · 16 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
The best time to visit Porto-Vecchio, 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 March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 82 mm of precipitation.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica for you.
Your best months: July – September
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
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January12° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In January, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in January28February13° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In February, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °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 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in February32March15° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in March35April18° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In April, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in April64May23° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In May, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °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 good month for a holiday in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in May92June28° · Sea 22° · 12 h
In June, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in June97July32° · Sea 25° · 13 h
In July, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in July98August31° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in August97September26° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In September, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in September58October22° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in October22November16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in November22December13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In December, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,320 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
When is the best time to visit Porto-Vecchio, Corsica?
The best time to visit Porto-Vecchio, 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 Porto-Vecchio, Corsica?
The sea temperature in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica?
The wettest month is November with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Porto-Vecchio, Corsica get?
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica gets around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.5 hours a day; in January there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Porto-Vecchio, Corsica in?
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Porto-Vecchio, Corsica?
A nonstop flight from London to Porto-Vecchio, Corsica takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,320 km.
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