Corfu Town at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 1,193 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Corfu Town
Corfu Town has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Corfu Town is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Corfu Town in October?
In October, Corfu Town is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:49 – 19:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %37 %
- Seaweight 25 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Corfu Town
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.5 – 23.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Corfu Town ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.1 and 26.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.8° | 15.0° | 16.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.1° | 14.4° | 15.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.1° | 14.3° | 15.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.2° | 15.6° | 16.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.1° | 18.2° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.5° | 21.5° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.4° | 23.1° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.6° | 24.1° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.5° | 23.5° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.4° | 21.5° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.0° | 18.6° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.4° | 16.3° | 18.6° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Corfu Town
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Corfu Town, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Corfu Town
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Corfu Town: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Corfu Town has about 10 rainy days with 148 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 13° | 9° | 15.8° | 5.6 h | 12 | 138 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 13° | 9° | 15.1° | 6.0 h | 11 | 122 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 15° | 10° | 15.1° | 7.3 h | 11 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 17° | 13° | 16.2° | 8.1 h | 9 | 72 |
| MayMay | 53 | 21° | 17° | 19.1° | 9.0 h | 7 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 21° | 22.5° | 11.3 h | 4 | 26 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 23° | 24.4° | 12.2 h | 2 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 24° | 25.6° | 11.2 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 25° | 21° | 24.5° | 8.4 h | 9 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 21° | 18° | 22.4° | 6.7 h | 10 | 148 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 18° | 14° | 20.0° | 5.0 h | 13 | 211 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 14° | 11° | 17.4° | 4.9 h | 13 | 176 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
39.62° N, 19.92° E · 13 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Corfu Town
The best time to visit Corfu Town is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm.
Corfu Town through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Corfu Town in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Corfu Town in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Corfu Town in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Corfu Town in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Corfu Town for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Corfu Town month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January13° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Corfu Town is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in January21February13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Corfu Town is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in February24March15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Corfu Town is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in March29April17° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Corfu Town is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in April53May21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Corfu Town is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in May92June25° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Corfu Town is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in June100July27° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In July, Corfu Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in July100August28° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Corfu Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in August89September25° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Corfu Town is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 105 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in September56October21° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Corfu Town is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in October25November18° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Corfu Town is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 211 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town in November14December14° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Corfu Town is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 176 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corfu Town.
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Corfu Town vs. Sarandë
In October the holiday weather in Corfu Town and Sarandë is about equally good (score 56 vs. 58). During the day Sarandë is 1 °C warmer than Corfu Town. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Corfu Town | Sarandë |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Corfu Town
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Corfu Town
When is the best time to visit Corfu Town?
The best time to visit Corfu Town is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Corfu Town?
The sea temperature in Corfu Town ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Corfu Town in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Corfu Town?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Corfu Town?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Corfu Town get?
Corfu Town gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Corfu Town in?
Corfu Town uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Corfu Town?
A nonstop flight from London to Corfu Town takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,050 km.
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