Month guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in January
What January is really like in Corfu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. Mild but wet and quiet; most resort hotels and beach tavernas are closed, while Corfu Town stays open.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Corfu: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with December (15°C (59°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:59
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:40
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but wet, with most resort accommodation closed; Corfu Town remains open and quiet.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Corfu, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Corfu Town
Church of Saint Spyridon
Dress modestly and visit outside service times; the saint's relics are carried around town in processions several times a year.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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
Neighbourhood · Corfu Town
Corfu Old Town
The UNESCO-listed old town grew within Venetian fortifications from the 15th to the 18th century, and its narrow kantounia lanes, tall shuttered houses, small squares and Catholic and Orthodox churches still follow that plan.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 5°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Corfu?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Corfu in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Corfu?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild but wet and quiet; most resort hotels and beach tavernas are closed, while Corfu Town stays open.
+How warm is Corfu in January?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Corfu in January?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.