Ajaccio weather in January (Corsica, Corsica)

What can you expect from the weather in Ajaccio during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Ajaccio generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Ajaccio in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 134 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ajaccio climate page with graphs.

 

Ajaccio, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 134 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Corsica in January

Find out more about the weather in Corsica in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ajaccio in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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