Average weather for Corsica in May
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.
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. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
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.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Corsica is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.
In May, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Corsica in May |
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22°C | 22°C | |
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26°C | 28°C | |
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19°C | -5°C | |
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45 mm | 105 mm | |
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5 days | 14 days |
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.
Is May a good time to visit Corsica?
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Corsica. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
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.
Check out the climate of Corsica for all months and discover the best travel time
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.
Daily Temperature in May in Corsica
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Corsica, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Corsica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Corsica, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 5 days of precipitation in Corsica.
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.
Temperature in May in Corsica over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Corsica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Corsica over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Corsica, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
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.































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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.