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Weather in Corfu at a glance

Best time to travel: May to September; April and October are also pleasant and warm
Daytime temperatures: Around 21 °C to 26 °C on average; July and August touch 30 °C and sometimes 33-35 °C
Sea temperature: About 18 °C in May, a comfortable 24-25 °C through July, August and September
Rainy months: Almost all rain falls between November and March

Average temperatures by month

Typical average temperatures in Corfu by month, in degrees Celsius. Figures are indicative.
Month	Day	Night	Sea
January	12 °C	6 °C	16 °C
February	12 °C	6 °C	15 °C
March	14 °C	7 °C	15 °C
April	17 °C	11 °C	16 °C
May	22 °C	14 °C	18 °C
June	26 °C	19 °C	22 °C
July	29 °C	22 °C	24 °C
August	29 °C	22 °C	25 °C
September	27 °C	19 °C	25 °C
October	23 °C	15 °C	22 °C
November	18 °C	12 °C	19 °C
December	15 °C	9 °C	17 °C

The climate in Corfu

The weather in Corfu is typically Mediterranean. It is characterised by hot and sunny summers and mild winters with high rainfalls. The best period for you to travel to Corfu is from May to September. But even in April or October, the weather is also pleasant and warm. The range of average daytime temperatures is around 21 °C and 26 °C. May is usually a warm month, but keep in mind it may rain or even thunderstorm for a couple of days. In June the weather is hot and sunny. The maximum temperature normally fluctuates around 27 °C. At nights, remember to have a jacket with you. Most of the times, it has a slight breeze. July and August are the warmest months when the temperature touches 30 °C and sometimes it can touch even 33-35 °C. Luckily, the sea is quite cool and swimming is quite enjoyable! September and October have a nice average temperature and they are perfect for holidays. Sometimes the weather is a little shaky but it is just for a few days. Until mid-November the weather is still nice and it is a perfect time for those that want quiet and calm holidays. Corfu is the greenest and rainiest of the Ionian islands, with almost all of that rain falling between November and March, so summer visitors rarely see a cloud. The sea warms from about 18 °C in May to a comfortable 24-25 °C through July, August and September, and stays warm enough for swimming well into October.

Corfu climate differs from the climate of other Ionian Islands due to its thermal winds that get really strong in some parts of the island. Corfu has a high level of humidity even during summertime, as an island it is surrounded by the sea. The villages in higher altitude like Pelekas, Spartylas and Ano Korakiana provide a drier and cooler climate.

The best time to go to Corfu for sunbathing and relaxation is from June to September. If you are sports lover also hiking and walking are also perfect in May and from September to November.

Live web cameras in Corfu

Questions about the weather in Corfu

When is the best time to travel to Corfu?

The best period to travel to Corfu is from May to September. Even in April or October the weather is pleasant and warm. For sunbathing and relaxation, June to September is best.

What are the average temperatures in Corfu?

The range of average daytime temperatures is around 21 °C to 26 °C. July and August are the warmest months, when the temperature touches 30 °C and sometimes 33-35 °C.

How warm is the sea in Corfu?

The sea warms from about 18 °C in May to a comfortable 24-25 °C through July, August and September, and stays warm enough for swimming well into October.

When does it rain in Corfu?

Corfu is the greenest and rainiest of the Ionian islands, with almost all of that rain falling between November and March.

Are there live web cameras in Corfu?

Yes. This page links to live web cameras at Mathraki and Corfu Town, towards Corfu Castle.

Weather in Corfu