The weather in May in Corsica

It's pleasantly warm in May in Corsica with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Corsica. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Corsica, France. 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 34°C in 2022, Corsica reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Corsica is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Corsica

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

May weather comparison

  Corsica New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 45 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 7 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Corsica with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Corsica is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Corsica is based on weather data from Ajaccio. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Corsica to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Corsica

Temperature in May in Corsica over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Corsica, France. 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 May in Corsica

Total precipitation in May in Corsica over the years

Daily UV index in May in Corsica

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Corsica, 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 Corsica by month

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