Month guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in August
What August is really like in Corfu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dr.K., CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Hottest month and peak Greek holiday season, with the warmest sea; book well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Corfu: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:37
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and reliably sunny with warm seas; July and August are crowded and expensive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Litany of Saint Spyridon procession in Corfu Town (11 August)
- Assumption Day festivals in villages (15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Gastouri
Achilleion Palace
Built in the 1890s for Empress Elisabeth of Austria ('Sisi') and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II, this neoclassical palace in Gastouri is dedicated to the hero Achilles.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Viewpoint · Kanoni
Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island
Walk down the steps from the Kanoni café to the causeway, and take the small boat across to Mouse Island in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Park · Corfu Town
Mon Repos
This wooded estate south of the old town was built as a summer residence for the British High Commissioner and is where Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born in 1921.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Paleokastritsa
Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves
Dress modestly for the monastery (wraps are often provided) and take a boat trip into the caves in the morning, when the water is calmest.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Corfu.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 20°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Corfu?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Corfu in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Corfu?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hottest month and peak Greek holiday season, with the warmest sea; book well ahead.
+How warm is Corfu in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Corfu in August?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.