The weather in January in Ajaccio

It's cool to moderate in January in Ajaccio with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Ajaccio. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Ajaccio, Corsica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 20°C in 2020, Ajaccio reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Ajaccio is 6°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 53 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Ajaccio

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ajaccio. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Ajaccio New York
Average temperature 15°C 5°C
Max. temperature 16°C 11°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 53 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 8 days 12 days
Total snowfall 0,4 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Ajaccio with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Ajaccio is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Ajaccio, Corsica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Ajaccio

Temperature in January in Ajaccio over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Ajaccio, Corsica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Ajaccio

Total precipitation in January in Ajaccio over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Ajaccio

Snowfall in January in Ajaccio per year

Daily UV index in January in Ajaccio

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Ajaccio, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Ajaccio by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ajaccio. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.