Geographical location
According to abbreviationfinder, Corfu is a Greek island and belongs to the group of Ionian islands in the Mediterranean. It lies below the Italian boot and extends over a length of around 60 kilometers off the coast of Albania and Greece.
Corfu is home to around 100,000 inhabitants, around a third of whom live in the capital of the same name. Corfu town was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 and inspires visitors with fascinating churches, temples and fortifications.
The highest point is Mount Pantokrator with a height of 906 meters. At the narrowest point of the Strait of Corfu, the island is only around 2 kilometers from the Albanian mainland.
The island of Corfu is characterized by a hilly and mountainous landscape, wonderful bathing bays, white cliffs and lush olive forests. With over three million olive trees, the nickname “Green Island” is no coincidence.
Corfu International Airport is served by several airlines directly from Germany in the main season and has an increasingly popular cruise port.
Climate in Corfu
Corfu has a Mediterranean climate all year round with hot, dry summer months and mild winter months. The heaviest rainfall occurs from October to February, and in summer it remains very dry, especially between June and August.
In the months of November and December up to 181 millimeters of precipitation can fall, in July only 7 mm on an average of one rainy day per month. With 10 to 12 hours of sunshine in summer, Corfu heats up to daytime temperatures above 30 degrees, while at night it cools to around 19 degrees even in the hottest month of August.
The water temperatures in winter are 14 degrees and rise continuously to up to 24 ° C. The travel time from mid- May to the end of October is generally suitable for swimming.
When to go to Corfu
Corfu is generally easy to travel to all year round, with absolute peace and quiet on the island as the temperatures drop from autumn to spring. Many tourist spots are extinct during this time, hotels and restaurants have closed or are running with greatly reduced services.
For active vacationers and individualists, however, this travel time is exciting, as you can find relaxation and enjoy nature on long walks.
For a beach vacation, the best time to travel to Corfu is June, July and August. Here you will find temperatures of over 30 ° C. Those who want to take a classic beach holiday experience extremely long days with sunshine and mostly cloud-free skies, hardly any rainfalls and pleasantly warm water temperatures.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 14 ° C | 14 ° C | 16 ° C | 19 ° C | 24 ° C | 28 ° C | 31 ° C | 31 ° C | 28 ° C | 23 ° C | 19 ° C | 15 ° C |
| Night temperature | 5 ° C | 6 ° C | 7 ° C | 9 ° C | 13 ° C | 16 ° C | 18 ° C | 19 ° C | 17 ° C | 13 ° C | 10 ° C | 7 ° C |
| Water temperature | 14 ° C | 14 ° C | 14 ° C | 16 ° C | 18 ° C | 21 ° C | 23 ° C | 24 ° C | 23 ° C | 21 ° C | 18 ° C | 16 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 132 | 136 | 98 | 62 | 36 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 75 | 148 | 181 | 180 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Hours of sunshine | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunrise | 8:00 | 7:35 | 6:55 | 7:05 | 6:25 | 6:10 | 6:25 | 6:50 | 7:20 | 7:50 | 7:25 | 7:55 |
| Sunset | 17:40 | 18:15 | 18:45 | 20:15 | 8:45 pm | 21:10 | 21:10 | 20:40 | 19:50 | 19:00 | 17:25 | 17:15 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 17.5 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is July (26.4 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 9.6 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 24 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. The months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of June, July, August, September and October have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 1087 mm on 83 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. The months of November and December are considered the rainy season, as more than 175 mm of precipitation can be expected per month. Overall, about 361 mm of precipitation can be expected in the rainy season. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day. In the annual mean, the sun shines an average of 7.1 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Cities nearby
The following major towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Ioannites Municipality.
Highlights and attractions
An absolute highlight for all Corfu vacationers is a visit to Corfu Town (Kerkyra). Its historic old town with its many small hidden alleys exudes a classic Mediterranean flair. A visit to the old fortress is not to be missed.
In addition to Corfu Town, other small towns such as Kassiopi in the north of the island or Achilleion Castle are fantastic excursion destinations.
Enjoy the conviviality in one of the charming taverns in Afiónas or admire the spectacular view from the Venetian castle in Angelókastro, while time seems to stand still in the mountain village Paléo Períthia. You already guessed it: Corfu offers much more than “just” unforgettable bays!
Corfu weather in March, April and May
Average daily temperatures between 16 ° C and 24 ° C can be expected over the next three months. In Corfu it gets warmest in May, but March is noticeably cooler.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 14-18 ° C.
The expected rainfall is around 9 days in March, around 7 days in April and around 4 days in May.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines an average of 5 to 9 hours a day. The sunniest weather is in May in Corfu, with less sun you will have to get along in March.
