Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Corfu
A green Ionian island with a UNESCO-listed Venetian old town, olive groves and many small beaches.
Best time to visit: May–June and September for warm weather and fewer crowds; it is greener and wetter than the Aegean islands in winter.
Local tip: Corfu gets more rain than most Greek islands, mostly from late autumn to early spring.
Getting around: Green buses serve the island's villages; a car helps for the quieter west coast.
Good to know: Many hotels and tavernas in the resorts are seasonal and close in winter.
What to plan your trip around
- Corfu Old Town
A UNESCO-listed town with Venetian fortresses and arcaded streets.
- Paleokastritsa
Coves and clear water below a clifftop monastery.
- Achilleion Palace
A 19th-century palace built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
- Canal d'Amour, Sidari
Sandstone rock formations and small coves in the north.
Corfu weather by month
Corfu weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Corfu gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 9°C | 112 mm | 72% |
| February | 14°C | 10°C | 111 mm | 74% |
| March | 16°C | 11°C | 83 mm | 74% |
| April | 19°C | 14°C | 45 mm | 73% |
| May | 22°C | 17°C | 42 mm | 72% |
| June | 26°C | 21°C | 24 mm | 69% |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 15 mm | 65% |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 18 mm | 63% |
| September | 27°C | 22°C | 68 mm | 66% |
| October | 23°C | 19°C | 92 mm | 70% |
| November | 19°C | 15°C | 139 mm | 71% |
| December | 15°C | 11°C | 115 mm | 71% |
Corfu through the year
January · 13° / 9°C · 112 mm
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
April · 19° / 14°C · 45 mm
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- Corfu is usually about 2°C warmer than Halkidiki, 320 km away, in April.
July · 29° / 24°C · 15 mm
- Only one month is warmer in Corfu than July.
- Rain is well below Corfu's usual level (around 79% less).
October · 23° / 19°C · 92 mm
- Corfu is usually about 2°C warmer than Patras, 220 km away, in October.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
The best time to visit Corfu is April, May and June, when average highs are 19–26°C and rainfall is around 37 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Corfu, season by season
December – February
Rainy14° / 10°C · 113 mm
The wettest part of the year. Showers are likely, so pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
March – May
Best time19° / 14°C · 57 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good29° / 23°C · 19 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Corfu?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Corfu in April, May and June. Average highs are then 19–26°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Corfu?
- In April, Corfu averages 19°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 45 mm of rain and 54% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Corfu?
- August is the warmest month in Corfu, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
- What is the coldest month in Corfu?
- January is the coldest month in Corfu: average highs of 13°C, dropping to 9°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Corfu?
- November is the wettest month in Corfu with about 139 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 15 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Corfu?
- January is the least pleasant month in Corfu, with average highs of just 13°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Corfu?
- Yes. March sits just outside the best months for Corfu, with average highs of 16°C and about 83 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Corfu before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Corfu from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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