Month guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and the busiest time; beaches and roads are crowded, and prices peak.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:07
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Cricket matches on the Spianada (summer weekends)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Corfu Town
Spianada and the Liston
Look out for a cricket match on the Spianada on summer weekends, a quirky survival of the British period.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Food
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
Museum · Corfu Town
Archaeological Museum of Corfu
It is a compact museum; allow an hour and pair it with a walk along the Garitsa bay seafront.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Corfu Town
Museum of Asian Art
Housed in the Palace of St Michael and St George, built in the 1820s for the British High Commissioner, the museum holds a large collection of Chinese, Japanese and Indian art, including ceramics, bronzes and screens.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Corfu.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Corfu?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event 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 July a good time to visit Corfu?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, dry and the busiest time; beaches and roads are crowded, and prices peak.
+How warm is Corfu in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Corfu in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.