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Corsica Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Corsica, France this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Corsica in May

Corsica, France is a region in France. May in Corsica generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Tiuccia at 19°C (66°F) and warm in Zonza at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Zonza and 14°C (57°F) in Tiuccia.

To explore the conditions in Corsica, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ersa with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Venaco with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Porto-Vecchio sees around 285 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Corsica by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Corsica — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ajaccio)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Corsica in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Corsica.

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Corsica, France?

Temperature range in Corsica (May)

Precipitation variation in Corsica (May)

Porto-Vecchio

In May Porto-Vecchio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
285 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porto-Vecchio →

Ajaccio

In May Ajaccio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
285 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ajaccio →

Calvi

In May Calvi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
271 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calvi →

Bonifacio

In May Bonifacio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
281 hours
314 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bonifacio →

Propriano

In May Propriano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
285 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ajaccio 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Bastia 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Porto-Vecchio 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Calvi 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Bonifacio 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Propriano 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Corsica weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Corsica, France in May?

May in Corsica, France brings perfect weather. In Porto-Vecchio, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Corsica, France in May?

Porto-Vecchio averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Corsica, France get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Porto-Vecchio averages just 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Corsica, France.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Corsica, France?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Corsica, France. Typically, the climate in Porto-Vecchio is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Corsica, France is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Porto-Vecchio. The weather in January, February and November, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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