Best time to visit Corfu
The best time to visit Corfu for a beach holiday is from mid-June through August. The weather is also good from September through to mid-October when the island is less crowded.
If you plan on a hiking and walking holiday across the island, it's best to go from mid-April to mid-June, and so avoid the summer heat.
Corfu weather
Corfu enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot and sunny, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Corfu and the Ionian Islands in general escape the heat found in mainland Greece and the strong meltemi wind that blows across the Aegean Islands. Rainfall occurs mainly from November to March.
Spring, from mid-March to May, is mild, with frequent rainfall easing to fine weather. May is a good month to visit, before the summer heat.
Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny. Sea breezes provide relief when the heat is not excessive.
Autumn, from September to November, is initially hot and sunny becoming mild and rainy.
Winter, from December to mid-March, is mild and rainy, especially in December and January. However, there is a reasonable amount of sunny days too. Occasionally, there may be cold and windy days, with slight frosts at night and snowfall on inland hills.
What is the best month to visit Corfu?
July and August are the best months to visit Corfu – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of May, June and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Corfu?
The hottest month in Corfu is usually August, with an average daily high temperature of 32°C (89°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 21°C (69°F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature may reach 37°C (98°°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 29°C (84°F).
Which is the coldest month in Corfu?
The coldest month in Corfu is January, with an average high temperature of 14°C (57°F) and an average low temperature of 5°C (41°F).
The cool winter season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (60°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Corfu?
The sunniest month of the year in Corfu is usually August with an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day; that's around 88% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Corfu?
Corfu experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 63% – 79% over the course of the year.
The more humid time of year lasts from June through to mid-October, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 15% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Corfu is August, with around 17 days that are muggy.
We derive the humidity comfort level from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the air. A higher dew point feels muggy and uncomfortable.
November through to April is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that feel muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Corfu?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Corfu in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C (79°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F).
Which month has the most rain in Corfu?
December is usually the wettest month in Corfu with 195mm (7in) of rainfall on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.
The wet season lasts from late-September to late-April, with a greater than 25% chance of a given day being a wet day. The heaviest rainfall in Corfu falls in November through January.
The drier season lasts from late-April to late-September. The month with the fewest wet days in Corfu is July.
Which is the windiest month in Corfu?
The windiest month of the year in Corfu is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (8 knots; 10 mph).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-October through to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 13 kilometres per hour (7 knots; 8 mph).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April through to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Corfu is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (6 knots; 7 mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Corfu varies throughout the year.
Corfu Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 78 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 64 | 72 | 77 | 79 | 79 |
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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 115 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 85 | 110 | 175 | 195 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: July and August, when hotel and restaurant prices are at their highest.
Low season: Spring and autumn, when the temperatures are cooler, hotel prices are more reasonable and the crowds non-existent.
Corfu weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Corfu is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) from the nearest weather station: Corfu International Airport (CFU) Ioannis Kapodistrias, located 3km (1.8mi) south of Corfu Town.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Corfu: 12 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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