The best time to visit Corfu is April, May, June, September and October, when average highs sit in the comfortable low-to-high 20s and rain stays light. May pairs a 22.3 °C average high with 10 rain days and 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, while June is warmer at 28.1 °C with just 4 rain days. July and August are peak season, hot and crowded with school-holiday visitors. Winter is the quiet low season, cooler and much wetter, with January seeing 15 rain days.
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Corfu month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 °C | 8.8 °C | 15 | 7.2 h |
| February | 14.3 °C | 9.6 °C | 10 | 8.2 h |
| March | 15.6 °C | 10.5 °C | 12 | 9.6 h |
| April | 18.7 °C | 12.8 °C | 9 | 11.1 h |
| May | 22.3 °C | 16.4 °C | 10 | 11.8 h |
| June | 28.1 °C | 21.1 °C | 4 | 13.5 h |
| July | 31.5 °C | 23.8 °C | 2 | 13.8 h |
| August | 31.3 °C | 24.2 °C | 3 | 12.9 h |
| September | 26.8 °C | 21.2 °C | 9 | 10.8 h |
| October | 22.4 °C | 17.4 °C | 10 | 9.3 h |
| November | 18.3 °C | 14.2 °C | 16 | 6.9 h |
| December | 14.7 °C | 10.8 °C | 14 | 7 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar-May)
Ideal for walking the Old Fortress and green landscapes before the heat.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Great for beaches, but June offers the same warmth with far fewer people.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September and October are prime for warm seas and calmer streets.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
For culture and quiet only; many resorts close.
Notable events
- April or May
- Orthodox Easter celebrations, including the famous pot-throwing on Holy Saturday
- Spring and summer (notably around Palm Sunday and August)
- Feast of Saint Spyridon processions honouring Corfu's patron saint
- Summer
- Corfu Beer Festival
- September-October
- Grape harvest and autumn village festivals
Frequently asked
Is Corfu too hot in August?
August is hot, with average highs of 31.3 °C and only 3 rain days. It suits beach days, but June at 28.1 °C or September at 26.8 °C is more comfortable for sightseeing.
What is the rainiest month?
November is the wettest, with 16 rain days, closely followed by January with 15 rain days. The driest stretch is midsummer, with July seeing just 2 rain days.
Is winter worth it?
Winter is quiet and mild, with January highs of 13 °C but 15 rain days and only 7.2 hours of sunshine a day. It works for Old Town culture, though many seaside spots close.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Corfu — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.