Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 9 to 11°
- 12 rainy days · 181 mm
- sea 17°
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov18°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Corfu, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 9° | 196 mm | 14 d | 17° | |
| February | 14° | 9° | 137 mm | 11 d | 16° | |
| March | 15° | 10° | 131 mm | 12 d | 16° | |
| April | 18° | 13° | 74 mm | 8 d | 17° | |
| May | 22° | 16° | 67 mm | 9 d | 20° | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 21° | 31 mm | 4 d | 24° | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 24° | 8 mm | 2 d | 27° | |
| August | 31° | 24° | 29 mm | 4 d | 27° | |
| September | 27° | 21° | 101 mm | 10 d | 26° | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 18° | 176 mm | 10 d | 24° | ✓ |
| November | 18° | 14° | 308 mm | 15 d | 21° | |
| December | 15° | 11° | 209 mm | 12 d | 18° |
The four seasons in Corfu, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Corfu Town) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 10 to 16°
- 10 rainy days · 91 mm
- sea 18°
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 31°
nights 21 to 24°
- 3 rainy days · 23 mm
- sea 26°
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 27°
nights 14 to 21°
- 12 rainy days · 195 mm
- sea 24°
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Corfu, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h57 of daylight, in December 9h23, a difference of 5h35.
9h39Jan
10h39Feb
11h50Mar
13h12Apr
14h20May
14h57Jun
14h42Jul
13h43Aug
12h23Sep
11h04Oct
9h56Nov
9h23Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Corfu Town" (39.62°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Corfu, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsOrthodox EasterApril to MayLitany of St SpyridonAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Corfu, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- April to MayOrthodox Easter big crowds
On the morning of Holy Saturday, Corfiots hurl huge clay pots from the balconies of the old town.
- AugustLitany of St Spyridon
On 11 August, the patron saint's reliquary is carried through the old town, escorted by the philharmonic bands.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°9° at night
- 196 mm · 14 d
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 137 mm · 11 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 131 mm · 12 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°13° at night
- 74 mm · 8 d
- sea 17°
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended22°16° at night
- 67 mm · 9 d
- sea 20°
High season, book early
June
Recommended27°21° at night
- 31 mm · 4 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair31°24° at night
- 8 mm · 2 d
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°24° at night
- 29 mm · 4 d
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°21° at night
- 101 mm · 10 d
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°18° at night
- 176 mm · 10 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair18°14° at night
- 308 mm · 15 d
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°11° at night
- 209 mm · 12 d
- sea 18°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 9 °C at night. A very wet month, 196 mm of rain over 14 days. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (137 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (131 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 4 days. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Rain stays light: 29 mm over 4 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (101 mm). The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (176 mm). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 308 mm over 15 days. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 11 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (209 mm). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 27 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Corfu Town).
Which month should you avoid in Corfu?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 209 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Corfu Town).
What is the hottest month in Corfu?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Corfu Town).
What is the coldest month in Corfu?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Corfu Town).
What is the driest month in Corfu?
July: 8 mm over 2 days of rain, against 308 mm in November, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Corfu?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 27 °C in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Corfu Town).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Corfu?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Corfu Town).
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