Season guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Ryckaert ( MJJR ), CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
Warm sea and fewer visitors in September and early October, then rain and closures in November. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 25 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 25
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 5 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 8 | 11.1 h | 2/5 |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 12 | 9.9 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 25 of the year's roughly 87 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Ochi Day parades (28 October)
- November: Litany of Saint Spyridon procession (first Sunday of November)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Corfu Town
Archaeological Museum of Corfu
The museum's star piece is the Gorgon pediment from the Temple of Artemis, one of the oldest surviving stone pediments in Greece, dating to the early 6th century BC.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Corfu Town
Museum of Asian Art
Visit the Municipal Art Gallery in the palace's east wing on the same trip.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · Corfu Town
Church of Saint Spyridon
Corfu's best-loved church holds the relics of the island's patron saint, who is credited with saving the island from plague and siege.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Parga (About 2–2.5 hours by excursion boat) — A colourful mainland town of houses stacked below a Venetian castle, overlooking a bay with a small chapel islet.
- Erikoussa and the Diapontia Islands (About 1 hour by boat from Sidari or Agios Stefanos) — The small islands of Erikoussa, Othonoi and Mathraki lie north-west of Corfu.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Corfu?
Yes: September is among the best months. Warm sea and fewer visitors in September and early October, then rain and closures in November.
+What is the weather like in Corfu in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 25 rainy days over the season.