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Best time to visit Corfu: month by month
Short answer
The best months are May, June and September, with highs of 22–28°C, warm sea from June and fewer crowds than midsummer. July and August reach 31–32°C and are the busiest and priciest. Corfu is greener and wetter than the Aegean islands, with 14–17 rainy days in November and January.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 9°C | 16 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 8°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 9°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 11°C | 11 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 16°C | 9 | medium |
| Jun | 28°C | 21°C | 3 | high |
| Jul | 32°C | 24°C | 1 | very high |
| Aug | 31°C | 24°C | 4 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 20°C | 8 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 17°C | 10 | medium |
| Nov | 18°C | 14°C | 17 | low |
| Dec | 15°C | 11°C | 14 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from 14°C in March to 22°C in May; wildflowers cover the hills, with 9–11 rainy days a month.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry, with highs of 28–32°C, warm nights of 21–24°C and only 1–4 rainy days a month.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm sea and highs of 26°C in September, cooling to 18°C in November when rain increases to about 17 days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild but wet, with highs of 13–15°C and 7–16 rainy days a month; many resorts close but the Old Town stays lively.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter, Corfu's biggest celebration, with the Holy Saturday pot-throwing (botides) in the Old Town (March, April or May).
- Saint Spyridon processions on Palm Sunday, Holy Saturday, 11 August and the first Sunday of November.
- Carnival with parades in Corfu Town (February or March, before Lent).
When to avoid
Late July and August are crowded, hot and expensive. From November to March many hotels and tavernas outside Corfu Town close and the weather is often wet.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Corfu?
June or September: highs of 26–28°C, warm sea and fewer crowds than July and August.
When is the sea warm enough to swim in Corfu?
From about late May or June to early October, warmest in August and September.
Why is Corfu so green?
It gets more rain than the Aegean islands, especially from November to February, which keeps the olive groves and cypress hills green.