In general the best time to visit Ajaccio is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in August and it has 19 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Ajaccio in different months
This is the average weather in Ajaccio for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +22°C to +25°C.
June, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during September.
In January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 124 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 126 mm in November.
Climate in Ajaccio
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Ajaccio for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+17°C
+19°C
+21°C
+23°C
+27°C
+31°C
+34°C
+33°C
+29°C
+27°C
+23°C
+19°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+12°C
+12°C
+13°C
+15°C
+19°C
+22°C
+25°C
+26°C
+23°C
+20°C
+16°C
+14°C
Minimum Temperature
+1°C
-1°C
+3°C
+7°C
+9°C
+13°C
+16°C
+17°C
+13°C
+9°C
+6°C
+3°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
78
77
77
77
78
76
74
74
76
78
78
78
Rain, mm
90
73
73
72
57
30
13
16
46
92
126
114
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
4
5
7
6
8
13
21
19
10
7
3
5
Cloud Days
9
8
9
8
10
7
4
6
8
9
8
8
Rainy Days
17
15
15
15
12
9
5
6
10
14
18
18
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Ajaccio during the whole year:
The hottest month in Ajaccio is August with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Ajaccio looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Ajaccio is December with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Ajaccio during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 21 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 13 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 18 rainy days and 126 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ajaccio:
What is the hottest month in Ajaccio?
The hottest month in Ajaccio is August with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Ajaccio?
The coldest month in Ajaccio is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Ajaccio worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Ajaccio could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Ajaccio?
if you're looking to visit Ajaccio when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 13 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ajaccio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.