May · Greece
Best time to visit Corfu in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Corfu in May
Average temperature 20°C, 71 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Corfu scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Corfu combines a Venetian-era old town, cypress-covered hills, and sheltered bays on the Ionian Sea.
May holds up well in Corfu — 5th best month
With 20°C (68°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Corfu — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Corfu in May?
- In May, Corfu averages 20°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Corfu?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Corfu in May?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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