Best Time to Visit Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece
Corfu is at its sunniest and driest in May–August.
The best time to visit Corfu for sunny, dry weather is May–August — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 9.1°C / 48.4°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in August, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 177 mm / 7 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Corfu's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.6°C78.1°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
The best time to visit Corfu for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is July with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Corfu's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Corfu?
The rainy season at Corfu, Ionian Islands runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 95 mm / 3.7 in. The wettest single month is November (177 mm / 7 in).
What is the driest month in Corfu?
The driest month in Corfu is July, averaging about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Corfu?
The least comfortable months for travel to Corfu — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 177 mm / 7 in in November, and the coldest month averages 9.1°C / 48.4°F.
Is Corfu climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Corfu figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Greece figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Corfu specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.