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Corsica weather in January

Are you planning a trip to Corsica in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Corsica in January?

January in Corsica generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Ajaccio. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bastia with an average of 72 mm to moderate rainfall in Ajaccio with 88 mm. The city Ajaccio usually sees around 134 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Corsica, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Corsica's yearly weather, check out our Corsica climate page.

Where to go in Corsica in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Corsica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Corsica

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

Average weather in Ajaccio

In January Ajaccio generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ajaccio
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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13°C 
8°C 
122 hours 
120 mm 
13 days 
poor 
12°C 
7°C 
134 hours 
88 mm 
13 days 
12°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
86 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Ajaccio

Average weather in Bastia

In January Bastia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bastia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
14°C 
9°C 
138 hours 
90 mm 
13 days 
13°C 
8°C 
141 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
13°C 
8°C 
161 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bastia

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Is January the best time to visit Corsica?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Corsica with often unpleasant weather in Ajaccio.

On average, the best time to visit Corsica is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ajaccio. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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