Climate Insights for Corte

Upper Corsica, Corse, France

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
May
114mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Corte is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1021mm of precipitation falls per year. Corte receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Corte is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Feb Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Mar Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 17° Aug Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Nov Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 6° Dec Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Corte vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Corte is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1021mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 114mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 49mm. That's 64mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 29cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Corte is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Corte, which began on March 20, 2026. Corte is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 303mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 11°
May 15°
Jun 20°
Jul 23°
Aug 22°
Sep 18°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Corte is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Corte based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
10 °C
9 km/h
76 mm
12 cm
Feb
2 °C
11 °C
9 km/h
89 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
83 mm
5 cm
Apr
6 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
80 mm
1 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
112 mm
1 cm
Dec
3 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
79 mm
4 cm
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