Climate guide for Corfu, Greece

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About Corfu

Choose June-September for this rhythm: explore the Liston arcades, swim Paleokastritsa, and drive the coastal bays. Shoulder weeks balance swimming weather with thinner crowds.

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Travel Tips

Old Fortress Morning
Old Fortress paths are cooler and quieter at opening. Paleokastritsa boats for caves run through the day but morning seas are often calmer.
Green Buses Across the Island
Green Buses link Corfu Town with beaches and the north. Timetables thin on Sundays - screenshot returns before heading to remote coves.
Fortress & Beach Rentals
Old and New Fortresses charge entry. Organised beaches rent sunbeds; many shingle coves are free if you bring water shoes.
Ionian Humidity
Expect muggy summers - linen and frequent water breaks help. Mosquitoes appear near olive groves at dusk; pack repellent for open-air tavernas.

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When to visit Corfu: the short answer

The best time to visit Corfu is July, followed by August, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 29°C with 4 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, November. If budget matters more than perfect weather, April is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.2/10.

Across the year Corfu swings from 11°C in January to 29°C in July, a 18-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 4 mm in July to 291 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Corfu is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 6.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (29°C). Coolest: January (11°C). Driest: July (4 mm). Wettest: November (291 mm).

Corfu month by month

January in Corfu — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.9/10

January averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 170 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.

February in Corfu — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

February averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 107 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.

March in Corfu — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.9/10

March averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.

April in Corfu — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

April averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 104 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.

May in Corfu — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

May averages 20°C (68°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 14.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

June in Corfu — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

June averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Corfu at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Corfu — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 29°C (84°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Corfu at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Corfu — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

August averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Corfu at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Corfu — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

September averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 98 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

October in Corfu — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

October averages 21°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 117 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

November in Corfu — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.9/10

November averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

291 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.

December in Corfu — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

December averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 183 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Corfu, Greece?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Corfu are July, August, June. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Corfu year-round?
Corfu has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 11°C in January to 29°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.7 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Corfu?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Corfu are December (3.7/10), January (3.9/10), November (3.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Corfu?
November is the wettest month in Corfu, averaging about 291 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 4 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Corfu?
July sees the most sun in Corfu, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Corfu a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Corfu is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Corfu calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Corfu: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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