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Weather in August in Corsica

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 is the weather like 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 and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Ajaccio. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Corsica. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Ajaccio enjoys close to 341 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Corsica for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Corsica climate page.

Where to go in Corsica in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Corsica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 2 most popular destinations in Corsica?

Ajaccio

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

Ajaccio
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<<   July July
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26°C 
20°C 
370 hours 
16 mm 
3 days 
27°C 
20°C 
341 hours 
17 mm 
4 days 
23°C 
17°C 
262 hours 
58 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Ajaccio

Bastia

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

Bastia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
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27°C 
22°C 
344 hours 
20 mm 
4 days 
27°C 
22°C 
315 hours 
24 mm 
6 days 
24°C 
19°C 
239 hours 
63 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Bastia

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Is August the best 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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