Ajaccio Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Ajaccio is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Ajaccio, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 12°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Ajaccio receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 883 mm. The seasons in Ajaccio, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 136 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Ajaccio Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Ajaccio, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in January to 23°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ajaccio.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ajaccio in Corsica
During the months of June, July, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 370 hours of sunshine.
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