Propriano Weather

Propriano sits on the Gulf of Valinco on southwest Corsica, and is located halfway between Ajaccio and Bonifacio. The coastal town offers popular sandy beaches, and is a popular water sports destination, thanks to its typically Mediterranean climate, with hot dry summers and plenty of sunshine.    

 

Many visitors head to Propriano for specialist walking and hiking holidays, with the pleasant spring weather offering ideal conditions for outdoor activities, and perfect temperatures for sightseeing and touring. April and May sees temperatures of between 15C - 18C, and an average of 7 - 9 hours of sunshine each day. The days are fairly dry, with beween 43mm - 55mm of rainfall. June sees higher temperatures of 22C, and at least 10 hours of sun every day, and during this month the waters of the Mediterranean hover around 20C. Temperatures reach 26C in the peak season months of July and August, when the sea temperature is 23C - 24C and the sun shines for 11 hours each day. Visitors during this time generally head to the sandy beaches for sunbathing and water sports, and with a nighttime temperature of 17C, evenings are ideal for al fresco meals along the port and after-dinner strolls.     

 

Propriano sees warm weather during the autumn, again good for walking, biking and horse riding, with October temperatures around 19C, and a good amount of sunshine - 7 hours each day. Winters are generally mild, with the coldest months of January and February dipping to 11C, although the sun does shine for 4 - 5 hours each day. Rainfall during the winter increases to 100mm during the wettest month of November.