Want to go to Corsica in July?
Find out if the region at this time of year will meet your expectations with our comprehensive guide:
- Climate in Corsica in July (temperatures, weather…)
- Swimming conditions: water temperature and wind
- Travel conditions: crowds, prices, openings
- What to do in Corsica in July, special activities and events
BEFORE OUR TIPS + PHOTOS
HERE ARE OUR FAVORITES IN Corsica
Our favorite car rental platform: DiscoverCars
Our guide to planning your road trip: eBook
Our must-do boat trip: Exploring the cliffs of Bonifacio
Our favorite towns to stay in:
- Bonifacio near the citadel – see the best rated accommodations
- Porto-Vecchio near the beaches – see top-rated accommodations
- L’Île-Rousse in Balagne – see the best-rated accommodations
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visit the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full.
Going to Corsica in July: quick answers
Is the weather nice in Corsica in July? Is this a good time to visit?
The weather is very nice in Corsica in July. The days are very long, the rains rare and the wind warm and pleasant. The sky is clear and the sun is shining. The temperatures are very hot, sometimes too hot, and the holidaymakers are very numerous. July is a very good time to visit Corsica.
Travelling to Corsica in July – summary of conditions
Temperatures
The temperatures are warm. Some days, they exceed 30°C (86°F). The average temperature is 26°C (79°F), and during the day it is about 27°C (80°F).
Water temperatures
In August, the sea is warm, around 24°C (75°F). It is ideal for water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, paddling or kayaking.
Crowds and prizes
In July, tourists are very numerous because of the summer vacations. Beaches and tourist attractions can be crowded. There are still fewer people than in August. However, the rates are the highest of the year.
Opening conditions
Everything is open in July: attractions, museums and parks, hotels, restaurants.
Day
The sun rises around 6am and sets around 9pm.
More tips in our article: Best time to visit Corsica.
Our favorite activities in July
In July, the tourist season is in full swing, so the list of ideas is very long…
- Enjoy the beaches and the warm sea
- Explore the villages, the citadels and the city of Sartene
- Take advantage of boat tours in Bonifacio and Piana, to discover exceptional sites
- Hiking in the mountains to escape the heat
- And much more… See details later in the article
OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN Corsica
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
1. Climate in Corsica in July – weather forecast
The climate of Corsica is Mediterranean. It has dry summers with high temperatures, and rainy but relatively mild winters.
In July, the wind does not blow much on Corsica. When there is, it is hot and dry. The rainfall is very fine and infrequent. You can plan your trip without worrying.
We enjoy the long sunny days. It is very hot in the morning. Some days, the thermometer reads over 30°C (86°F). It is the perfect climate to enjoy the sea.
It is also the season for hiking, but be careful on hot days.
2. Temperatures in Corsica in July
Temperatures in Ajaccio:
- 26°C (79°F) on average
- Number of days above 18°C = 31
- Number of days with average temperature over 30°C = 7
Temperatures in Porto-Vecchio:
- 25°C (77°F) on average
- Number of days above 18°C = 31
- Number of days with an average temperature of over 30°C = 1
Temperatures in Calvi:
- 25°C (77°F) on average
- Number of days above 18°C = 31
- Number of days with average temperature over 30°C = 4
Temperatures in Bastia
- 26°C (79°F) on average
- Number of days above 18°C = 31
- Number of days with average temperature over 30°C = 9
Temperatures in the mountains
The temperature in the mountains depends on your altitude. In Corte, the thermometer shows an average of 25°C (77°F). The higher you go, the lower the temperatures get.
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3. Rain in Corsica in July
It hardly rains on the whole island.
- Rainfall in Ajaccio: 65 mm
(over 4 days on average) - Rainfall in Porto-Vecchio: 14 mm
(on average 1 day) - Quantity of rain in Calvi: 63 mm
(over 4 days on average) - Rainfall in Bastia: 40 mm
(on average 2 days)
4. Sunshine in Corsica in July
In July, the days are very long. The sun rises around 6am and sets around 9pm, with 15 hours of sunshine.
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5. Water temperature – swimming in Corsica in July
July is the ideal period to swim in Corsica. Discover below the average temperature of the sea.
- Ajaccio: 23°C (73°F) on average
- Porto-Vecchio: 24°C (75°F) on average
- Calvi: 23°C (73°F) on average
- Bastia: 24°C (75°F) on average
6. Wind in Corsica in July
The wind in Corsica depends on the place and the season, but rarely prevents tourist activities. In July, Corsica is less windy than the rest of the year.
The winds are dry and warm. The north is the most exposed region. The eastern beaches are the least windy on the island.
HOW TO GET TO Corsica
Option 1: by ferry
Departure from France and Italy
- See all ferry options in our article
- Compare schedules, prices and availability directly
Advantage: you can take your car!
Option 2: by plane
Airports in Bastia, to visit the North, Figari to visit the South, or Ajaccio convenient for all Corsica.
Compare flights!
7. Crowds and other conditions
July is a very popular month to visit the island. Indeed, it is the summer vacations in many European countries.
The hotel occupancy rate is approximately 73%. There can be a lot of people on the beaches, hotels and parking lots. They are still less crowded than in August. The island also offers more festivities and attractions than the rest of the year.
July is a very good time to visit Corsica.
8. What to do in Corsica in July
To bathe…
The sea, the sun and… the crowds!
Go to your favorite beaches early, to be more quiet.
See our list of the most beautiful beaches of Corsica.
Explore the villages, the citadels and the city of Sartene
There are not only beaches in Corsica!
The villages, towns and citadels are a must. They have a lot of charm and quite different styles.
Do not miss:
- Calvi and its citadel
- Bonifacio and its citadel on the cliffs
- Sartene, the most Corsican city
- Île-Rousse and its very different charm
- and all the charming villages with stone houses, especially in Balagne.
Enjoy boat tours in Bonifacio and Piana
2 of the most beautiful boat tours to do are those:
- at the foot of the cliffs of Bonifaico
- around the calanques de Piana and the reserve of Scandola
Feel a boost of adrenaline: canyoning, via ferrata…
There are great activities to enjoy the Corsican landscape even more:
To the South:
- Canyoning initiation in Pulischellu – see pictures, details and availability
- Complete canyoning experience in Pulischellu – see details and availability
- Or sport canyoning in Purcaraccia – see details and availability
- Via Ferrata near Porto_Vecchio – see photos, details and availability
- Sea kayaking near Propriano (west coast) – see pictures, details and availability
- Sea kayaking under the cliffs of Bonifacio – see pictures, details and availability
And in the North:
- Diving and snorkeling – learn to dive in Calvi and discover the sea bed! – see program and availability
- Quad between sea and mountain – see program and availability
- Canyoning in beautiful valleys, including the Fango valley – see programs and availability
- Via Ferrata to cling to the mountain walls with breathtaking views. There are different courses depending on your level (including juniors) – see programs and availability
- Rafting with 2 levels of intensity depending on your adrenaline search (family or X-tra) – see programs and availability
And much more…
And the list of things to do is long: food, Corsican songs, hiking…
See our article on the best things to do in Corsica
9. July events in Corsica
- Calvi on the Rocks
This music festival attracts 20,000 festival-goers at each edition.
- Wine fair in Luri
3 500 visitors taste Corsican wines.
- July 14th Celebrations
As in the rest of France, Corsican cities organize fireworks and other festivities.
- The Nights of the guitar in Patrimonio
Thousands of spectators flock to the village every night for a week to attend the concerts.
- Festivoce of Pigna
Festival-goers stroll through the village for five days, discovering dozens of concerts and sound shows.
- The olive fair of Montemaggiore
10,000 festival-goers celebrate the olive and its virtues.
- Lama Film Festival
10,000 visitors attend five days of screenings, meetings and animations.
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10. Prices in July
As everywhere, prices vary depending on what you are looking for. The accommodations offered are very diverse, from camping to 5 star hotels. It is therefore difficult to give a budget.
In July, the tourist season is in full swing. The rates are the highest of the year.
Book as soon as possible to get the best rates!
