Month guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in October
What October 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
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Warm days and a still-swimmable sea, with rain increasing later in the month; many resorts close by the end of October.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Corfu: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:50
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:01
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea and fewer visitors in September and early October, then rain and closures in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Ochi Day parades (28 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Corfu.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 13°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Corfu?
A good-value 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 October a good time to visit Corfu?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Warm days and a still-swimmable sea, with rain increasing later in the month; many resorts close by the end of October.
+How warm is Corfu in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Corfu in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.