Month guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in March
What March is really like in Corfu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Spring wildflowers start to cover the olive groves; still quiet with some showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Corfu: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (15°C (59°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Spring (March–May). Green hills and wildflowers, Orthodox Easter in Corfu Town and comfortable walking weather; the sea is cool until late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Greek Independence Day parades (25 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Agios Ioannis
Aqualand
Arrive early to secure shaded sunbeds and avoid the longest queues for the big slides.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Nature · South-west Corfu
Lake Korission and Issos dunes
A coastal lagoon separated from the sea by sand dunes and cedar groves on the south-west coast.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Corfu Town
Corfu Old Town
Get lost in the Campiello lanes early in the day before cruise-ship groups arrive, then have coffee on the Liston.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Landmark · Corfu Town
Spianada and the Liston
The Spianada is one of the largest squares in Greece, with a cricket pitch introduced during British rule and a Doric-style rotunda.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 7°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Corfu?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 March a good time to visit Corfu?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring wildflowers start to cover the olive groves; still quiet with some showers.
+How warm is Corfu in March?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Corfu in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.