Corsica Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Corsica in August.

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Ajaccio Bastia

Planning a getaway to Corsica this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Corsica in August

August in Corsica generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Ajaccio. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Corsica. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Corsica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ajaccio with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to low rainfall in Bastia with 24 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Ajaccio sees close to 341 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Corsica in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Corsica

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Corsica?

Temperature range in Corsica (August)

Precipitation variation in Corsica (August)

Ajaccio

In August Ajaccio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
370 hours
341 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ajaccio →

Bastia

In August Bastia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
344 hours
315 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bastia →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Corsica in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ajaccio 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Bastia 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Corsica weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Corsica in August?

Expect perfect weather across Corsica in August. The popular destination of Ajaccio averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Corsica in August?

Ajaccio averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Corsica get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Corsica. Ajaccio averages only about 17 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Corsica?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Corsica with overall perfect weather in Ajaccio. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ajaccio. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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