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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Corfu for your holiday.
Climate Overview
5 °C to 31 °C
14 °C to 24 °C
0.28 – 7.13 in (1 – 13 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geographical location
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Corfu is a Greek island and belongs to the group of Ionian Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It lies below the Italian boot and extends over a length of about 37 miles off the coast of Albania and Greece.
Corfu is home to about 100,000 inhabitants, of whom about a third live in the capital of the same name. Corfu City was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 and fascinates visitors with its fascinating churches, temples and fortifications.
Highest point is the mountain Pantokrator with 906 meters height. At the narrowest point of the road from Corfu, the island is only about 1 miles from the Albanian mainland.
The island of Corfu is characterized by a hilly and mountainous landscape, fantastic bays, white cliffs and lush olive forests. With over three million olive trees, the nickname “Green Island” is no accident.
Corfu has an international airport and also an increasingly popular cruise port.
Climate in Corfu
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Corfu has a Mediterranean climate all year round with hot dry summer months and mild winter months. The strongest rainfall occurs from October to February, in summer it remains very dry, especially between June and August.
In the months of November and December, up to 7.13 in of precipitation can fall, in July only 0.28 in on an average single rainy day in the month. With 10 to 12 hours of sunshine, Corfu heats up to day temperatures above 30 °C in summer, cooling down to around 19 °C at night even in the hottest month of August.
The water temperatures are 14 °C in winter and rise continuously up to 24 °C. As a rule, the travel period from mid-May to the end of October is suitable for swimming.
Best Time to Visit Corfu: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 14 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 14 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C Water max. 14 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C Water max. 16 °C | MayMay Start of Season in Corfu TemperaturesTemp. up to 24 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corfu |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corfu | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corfu | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Corfu | OctoberOct End of Season in Corfu TemperaturesTemp. up to 23 °C | NovemberNov Up to 7.13 in of rainof rain | DecemberDec Up to 7.13 in of rainof rain Water max. 16 °C |
When to go to Corfu?
Corfu is basically easy to visit all year round, with sinking temperatures from autumn to spring bringing absolute tranquillity to the island. Many tourist resorts are extinct during this time, hotels and restaurants are closed or run with greatly reduced services.
For active vacationers and individualists this travel time is however exciting, since one can find recovery with hours long walks and enjoy in the nature.
For a beach holiday, however, the best time to visit Corfu is in June, July and August. Here you will find temperatures of over 30 °C. Those who want a classic seaside holiday experience extremely long days with sunshine and mostly cloudless skies, hardly any rainfall and pleasantly warm water temperatures.
Climate Chart Corfu
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Corfu
In the following, you will find the climate table for Corfu, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Night Temperature | 5° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 7° |
| Water Temperature | 14° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 5.2 | 5.35 | 3.86 | 2.44 | 1.42 | 0.55 | 0.28 | 0.71 | 2.95 | 5.83 | 7.13 | 7.09 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 17.5 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (26.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (9.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 24 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 42.8 inch on 83 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): November, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 14.21 in
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
An absolute highlight for all Corfu holidaymakers is the visit of Corfu City (Kerkyra). Its historic old town with its many small hidden alleyways radiates a classic Mediterranean flair. A visit to the old fortress is not to be missed.
Besides Corfu town, other small towns such as Kassiopi in the north of the island or Achilleion Castle are fantastic excursion destinations.
Enjoy the conviviality in one of the charming taverns in Afiónas or admire the spectacular view from the Venetian castle in Angelókastro, while time seems to stand still in the mountain village of Paléo Períthia. You already suspect it: Corfu offers much more than”just” unforgettably beautiful bays!
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Popular Activities
From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise
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Discover 3 jewels of the Ionian Sea on a day cruise from Corfu to the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos. Get stunning views of the famous blue caves.
From Corfu Island: Day Cruise to Paxi Islands & Blue Caves
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Enjoy a cruise to the Paxi Islands and the blue caves. Swim in the turquoise waters and explore the most beautiful islands of northwestern Greece.
Corfu: Day Cruise to the Blue Lagoon with Visit to Syvota
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Discover the Blue Lagoon and head inside Papanikolis cave by boat. Visit 2 beautiful beaches for swimming and snorkeling and enjoy the great views of the Greek mainland.
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Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu | Corfu: Parga, Sivota and Blue Lagoon Full-Day Boat Cruise | Corfu Town: Guided Walking Tour and Local Food Tastings | Corfu: Olive Oil Experience – The Governor’s Olive Mill | Corfu: Paxos and Antipaxos Full-Day Island Hopping Tour | Corfu: Ghost Stories and Legends Tour | Pelekas: Tandem Paragliding Flight |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Corfu (Station Ágios Rókkos)
scattered clouds, 5.9 °CClouds: 40 % Wind: 5 mph NNO
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 36 %
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 36 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 09:38 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 4 °C to 7 °C |  4 °C to 8 °C | 5 °C to 8 °C |  6 °C to 9 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C |
| 4 °C to 7 °C | 4 °C to 8 °C | 5 °C to 8 °C | 6 °C to 9 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C |
| Clouds: 80 % | Clouds: 23 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 22 % | Clouds: 27 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.01 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Greece: Regions
Corfu is part of the holiday destination Greece. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Hottest Month
August: 31 °C
Day Temperature
August: 31 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: 5 °C
Night Temperature
January: 5 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
November: 7.13 in
Rain
November: 7.13 inRain
Driest Month
July: 0.28 in
Rain
July: 0.28 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 24 °C
Water Temperature
August: 24 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
July: 11.8 hours/day
Sunshine
July: 11.8 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Corfu: Greek Cooking Class & Meal at a Local Family Home
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Corfu: Private Customized Tour
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Corfu: Private Yacht Cruise
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Distances to Corfu
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corfu | 1260 mi | 4700 mi | 6700 mi |
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Corfu: Experiences of our Visitors
was from 19.06 to 03.07 18 in Corfu.
Wonderful weather, rain for three days in the morning, then very hot again. All in all everything was perfect. Drive there again next year at the same time.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The weather was really nice almost all the time, it was very warm in the sun. There was hardly any wind either. However, the water was much too cold for our conditions; this may have been partly due to the many bays. For sunbathing and “hiking” it was definitely the ideal weather!
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Sunny from morning to evening with temperatures up to 35°C.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
permanently around 30 degrees and always a light wind ( gardena beach )
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent