Ajaccio weather in May (Corsica, Corsica)

Planning a trip to Ajaccio in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Ajaccio generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Ajaccio in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

With around 285 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ajaccio, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 285 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 May?

For visitors traveling to Ajaccio, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°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 May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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