Ajaccio weather in May (Corsica, Corsica)

You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day in May. The average maximum daytime temperature in Ajaccio in May lies at 19.0°C (66.2°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 11.2°C (52.16°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during May is moderate with an average of 47mm (1.8 inches). There are generally around 10 rainy days. If you enjoy blue skies and sunshine, then this is a great time to go to Ajaccio with 285 hours of sun during the entire month.

 

Ajaccio, monthly averages in May

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Min Temperature 11 °C  
Max Temperature 19 °C  
Water Temperature 16 °C *  
Chance of Rain 35%  
Precipitation 46mm  
Rainy days 10 days  
Humidity 80% *  
Sunshine 285 hrs *  
Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Where to stay in Ajaccio

Where to go in Corsica in May

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

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in May? Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes, as some days or part of the day it can be nice and warm, while other times it can get quite chilly. At night it tends to cool off so best to pack some warm nightwear as well. With a water temperature of around 16.0°C (60.8°F), 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 May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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