Corsica, France
Matra
Matra is a locality in Corsica, France, 566 m above sea level. It has a population of about 54 (2023). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now15°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population54
Local time16:45
42.28° N, 9.39° EElevation 566 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code20270October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month157mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matra at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:46 · 18:2910 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:18Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in August
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
132 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
27 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Matra
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 37%
Today24 Oct19°6°
Sun25 Oct17°4°
Mon26 Oct19°6°
Tue27 Oct19°8°
Wed28 Oct19°8°
Thu29 Oct18°9°2 mm
Fri30 Oct18°8°
Sat31 Oct15°7°6.4 mm
Sun1 Nov15°5°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov15°3°0.5 mm
When to go to Matra
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 37 | 39 | 51 | 68 | 82 | 88 | 85 | 79 | 81 | 76 | 45 | 34 |
| High | 11° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 11° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 5° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 90 | 80 | 85 | 109 | 76 | 52 | 27 | 44 | 99 | 157 | 132 | 130 |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
What's on in Matra
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Matra
Outdoors around Matra
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Site d'Escalade de PietraserenaClimbing
0.1 kmSorbelluViewpoints
0.7 kmSite d'escalade de Castel VecchioClimbing
0.8 kmLe Pont de l'EnferViewpoints
1.4 kmCamping MerendellaCamp sites
1.5 kmA Casa ApertaMountain huts
3 kmGhisoniSki area · 3 km of pistes · 3 lifts
30 kmVal d'EseSki area · 5 km of pistes · 4 lifts
37 kmCosta Verde LoisirsDive site
14 kmNature around Matra
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Matra
Earthquakes around Matra
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record95within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1San Lorenzo al Mare 62 km ↘1963 · 149 km
5.1Cargèse 77 km ←2011 · 144 km
Towns and villages around Matra
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pietrera0.4 kmMoïta1.9 kmZalana2.5 kmPoggio2.6 kmPianello2.7 kmCampi2.9 kmZuani3.8 kmNovale3.8 kmAmpriani4 kmPiazzali4.5 kmTox4.6 kmPerelli4.7 kmOrtale4.8 kmMucchio5 kmPietra-di-Verde5.4 kmValle-d'Alesani5.5 kmTallone5.7 kmPiobetta5.9 kmQuarcetto5.9 kmPietricaggio6.1 kmPietraserena6.2 kmSant'Andréa-di-Cotone6.6 kmPiedilacorte6.9 kmSorbello6.9 kmTarrano6.9 kmMazzola6.9 kmCanale-di-Verde6.9 kmChiatra7 kmMilaria7 kmLinguizzetta7 kmPancheraccia7.1 kmPiedicorte-di-Gaggio7.1 kmPoggio7.1 kmGiuncaggio7.3 kmPastricciale7.3 kmSant'Andréa-di-Bozio7.4 kmRebbia7.4 kmAlzi7.7 kmFelce7.9 kmArbitro8.2 kmCarpineto8.3 kmFocicchia8.6 kmAlando8.7 kmBustanico8.7 kmBrustico8.9 kmValle-d'Orezza9.1 kmErbajolo9.1 kmSanta-Reparata-di-Moriani9.5 kmAltiani9.5 kmCarcheto-Brustico9.8 kmPenti9.8 kmFavalello9.9 kmCervione10 kmCareggia10 kmParata10 kmPiedipartino10 kmStazzona10 kmRapaggio10 kmPie-d'Orezza11 kmPiedicroce11 kmSermano11 kmSan-Giuliano11 kmSanta-Maria-Poggio11 kmCampodonico11 kmMonacia-d'Orezza11 kmCarticasi12 kmValle-di-Campoloro12 kmSan-Giovanni-di-Moriani12 kmCambia12 kmCastellare-di-Mercurio12 kmLoriani12 kmCampana12 kmPiazzole13 kmVerdèse13 kmAlistro13 kmFano13 kmPrunete13 kmAntisanti13 kmFiuminale Sottano13 kmSan Quilico13 km
Matra from above
Around Matra34 places to see, do and reach nearby
CorsiglièseNature12 kmAlesani ReservoirNature7.1 kmPeri ReservoirNature10 kmBravonaNature16 kmVecchioNature13 kmFium AltoNature22 kmMoriani-PlageNature16 kmÎle de DianeNature19 kmMonte CintoMountain38 kmMount RotondoMountain28 kmPunta MufrenaMountain29 kmCapo al BerdatoMountain36 kmCapo BiancoMountain36 kmCapu FaluMountain39 kmGhisoniSki area30 kmVal d'EseSki area37 kmCosta Verde LoisirsDive site14 kmCervione CathedralMonument10 kmChapelle San Quilico de CambiaMonument14 kméglise Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul de PiedicroceMonument11 kmChapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'AltianiMonument12 kmTorra di FiurentinaMonument14 kmÉglise Sainte-Marie de Valle-d'OrezzaMonument9.9 kmAncien couvent d'OrezzaMonument11 kmLe phare d'AlistroMonument13 kmVenacoStation19 kmCorteStation19 kmFrancardoStation21 kmCortePlace20 kmVescovatoPlace24 kmVenzolascaPlace23 kmSan-NicolaoPlace14 kmSorbo-OcagnanoPlace22 kmVenacoPlace19 km
Postal code
20270
Getting to Matra
Bastia-Poretta International airportBIA
31 kmCalvi Sainte Catherine AirportCLY
56 kmAjaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJA
63 kmVenacoRailway station
19 kmCorteRailway station
19 kmFrancardoRailway station
21 kmPlaces near Matra
Places with a climate like Matra
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matra?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matra.
What is the hottest month in Matra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Matra?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matra?
November is the wettest month with about 132 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Matra?
The postal code of Matra is 20270.