Climate in Corfu — Annual Weather Overview
Corfu has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 32.4°C) and the coolest is January (13.4°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 19.0°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1438mm. December is the wettest month at 271.9mm, while July averages just 3.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.2 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 18.4°C, 258mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.5°C, 87mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 22.9°C, 544mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 14.3°C, 549mm rain.
Corfu — Monthly Temperatures
Corfu — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Corfu stays reasonable all year.
Corfu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.4°C | 9.1°C | 171.4mm | 7.6h | 14 | 9/10 |
| February | 14.2°C | 8.9°C | 105.9mm | 8.9h | 8 | 9/10 |
| March | 14.8°C | 9.6°C | 122.6mm | 9.7h | 10 | 9/10 |
| April | 17.5°C | 11.8°C | 79.9mm | 10.4h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.8°C | 16.4°C | 55.5mm | 11.8h | 8 | 10/10 |
| June | 27.7°C | 20.6°C | 36.0mm | 13.5h | 3 | 10/10 |
| July | 32.4°C | 24.0°C | 3.1mm | 13.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| August | 31.4°C | 24.2°C | 47.9mm | 12.9h | 4 | 10/10 |
| September | 27.2°C | 21.3°C | 82.5mm | 10.6h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 22.7°C | 17.6°C | 212.7mm | 9.6h | 10 | 8/10 |
| November | 18.8°C | 14.4°C | 248.5mm | 7.1h | 14 | 8/10 |
| December | 15.4°C | 11.4°C | 271.9mm | 6.5h | 15 | 8/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Corfu and the Corfu rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Corfu have?
Corfu has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 13.4°C in January to 32.4°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Corfu?
July is the hottest month in Corfu, with average highs of 32.4°C and lows of 24.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Corfu?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 13.4°C and lows of 8.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Corfu?
December is the wettest month, averaging 271.9mm of rainfall over around 15 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Corfu?
Rainy season in Corfu runs October to March, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Corfu get per year?
Corfu receives around 1438mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (3.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
The best time to visit Corfu is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.