Bastia, Corsica - Weather and Climate
Bastia, Corsica, Corsica, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from warm
to mild periods.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Bastia is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 8°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Bastia receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 789 mm annually. The climate in Bastia shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in November, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 20 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bastia 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bastia serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in January to 24°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bastia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. 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 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May and highest during January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Bastia
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Bastia in Corsica
During the months of May, June, 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
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 13°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 344 hours of sunshine.
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