Best time to visit Corfu
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Corfu
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Cooking Classes and olive oil tasting.The real taste of Greece! - 2
Paleokastritsa Corfu: Paradise, Yali Beach & Blue Caves Boat Tour - 3
Boat trip in Corfu Paleokastritsa Limni beach,Kasteli,Sea Caves - 4
Corfu Private Yacht Cruise - 5
Corfu YOUR WAY: 2026 Corfu’s Top Rated Private Custom Tour - 6
Private Best of Corfu: Half or Full Day Tour with 5-Star Reviews - 7
Electric Fat Bike Self Guided Tour Discover North Corfu - 8
Corfu Beach Tour for Cruise Guests Paleokastritsa and Glyfada - 9
Half Day Cruise on a Sailing Yacht in Corfu Island - 10
4-Hour Private Boat Cruise in Corfu - 11
Private Half Day cruise on Catamaran in Corfu - 12
Taste Corfu: Private Corfu Food Walking Tour - 13
Private Tour of Corfu Beaches Paleokastritsa and Glyfada - 14
Private Sailing Yacht Cruise for up to 10 guests in Corfu - 15
Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu - 16
Private and Customizable Half-Day or Full-Day Corfu Tour - 17
Private Corfu Tour- Glyfada & Paleokastritsa beach - 18
Full Day Cruise from Corfu in Classic Wooden Vessel, Swim & BBQ - 19
Visit Corfu Private Tour - The Best Way to Discover Corfu - 20
Corfu Aquarium Ticket with Tour Included - 21
Minicruise around the coastline of Corfu Town with Pirate ship 75 min - 22
Corfood bites - Cooking classes by Christos - 23
Corfu 300cc Vespa Scooter Rental With Custom Map - 24
Corfu Old Town Charms and Venetian Splendour Self Guided Walk - 25
Motor Boat Hire in Corfu Italmar 17,Asso 5.10, Next 5m - 26
Corfu Old Town Guide Tour with Dog or City with 4 paws - 27
Small-group Corfu Town Historical Walking Tour - 28
Magical Meteora from Parga - 29
Exclusive Olive Oil Tasting in Corfu Old Town - 30
Corfu: Sunset Cruise on a Wooden Vessel with Cocktails & Bites
Last refreshed 2026-10-24.
Similar climatesAmalfi95% · Sorrento94% · Naples94%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Corfu (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Corfu's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9–14 | 11 | 14 | 197 | 14.1 | 70% | 20 | 175 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 9–15 | 12 | 8 | 116 | 14.5 | 69% | 18 | 188 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 10–15 | 13 | 11 | 145 | 13.2 | 67% | 20 | 226 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 12–18 | 17 | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 65% | 18 | 240 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 16–23 | 23 | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 62% | 17 | 276 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
| Jun | 21–28 | 30 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 55% | 16 | 304 | 8 | Busy | 9 |
| Jul | 24–33 | 34 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 44% | 17 | 324 | 9 | Peak | 5 |
| Aug | 24–32 | 34 | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 51% | 16 | 298 | 8 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 21–27 | 28 | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 60% | 17 | 237 | 6 | Moderate | 8 |
| Oct | 18–23 | 23 | 10 | 127 | 12.7 | 68% | 17 | 220 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 14–19 | 17 | 13 | 173 | 13.3 | 70% | 20 | 163 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Dec | 11–15 | 13 | 15 | 232 | 15.5 | 76% | 19 | 154 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Corfu by Month
UV index in Corfu peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
9/1016–23°C · 9 rain days (84h) · 276 sun hours · 62% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high)
June
9/1021–28°C (feels 30°C) · 3 rain days (37h) · 304 sun hours · 55% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (very high)
September
8/1021–27°C (feels 28°C) · 10 rain days (105h) · 237 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
5/109–14°C (feels 11°C) · 14 rain days (197h) · 175 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/109–15°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (116h) · 188 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
March
7/1010–15°C (feels 13°C) · 11 rain days (145h) · 226 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
April
8/1012–18°C (feels 17°C) · 10 rain days (120h) · 240 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
July
5/1024–33°C (feels 34°C) · 1 rain days (10h) · 324 sun hours · 44% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
6/1024–32°C (feels 34°C) · 4 rain days (40h) · 298 sun hours · 51% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
8/1018–23°C · 10 rain days (127h) · 220 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
November
6/1014–19°C (feels 17°C) · 13 rain days (173h) · 163 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
4/1011–15°C (feels 13°C) · 15 rain days (232h) · 154 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Corfu
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
May is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–23°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, June, September.
What is the worst time to visit Corfu?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 11–15°C (15 rainy days).
Is Corfu too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Corfu?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in November and peaks in July. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Corfu have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 8/10, crowd index 39) and October (climate 8/10, crowd index 18) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Corfu by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 1. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Corfu in July?
July is the peak UV month in Corfu, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Corfu on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. August is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, August, September, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Corfu bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: July. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 15 µg/m³ (moderate) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.