Corsica weather in January
Planning a getaway to Corsica this January 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 January?
Corsica is a region in France. January in Corsica generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Casamaccioli at 10°C to moderate in Bonifacio at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Bonifacio and 1°C in Casamaccioli. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Corsica where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Casta with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Appietto with 94 mm. The city Porto-Vecchio usually sees around 134 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Corsica in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Corsica climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Corsica?
Porto-Vecchio
In January Porto-Vecchio 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.
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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.
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Calvi
In January Calvi generally has moderate 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.
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Bonifacio
In January Bonifacio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Propriano
In January Propriano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Corsica?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Porto-Vecchio, January may not be the ideal time to visit Corsica.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Porto-Vecchio. The weather in January, February and November, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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