Bastia weather in May (Corsica, Corsica)

What can you expect from the weather in Bastia during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Bastia the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Bastia in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 271 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Bastia. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bastia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 271 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 Bastia in May?

For visitors traveling to Bastia, 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 17°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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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