Month guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Corfu. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still hot with a warm sea but fewer crowds; one of the best months for a beach holiday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Corfu: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:21
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:49
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Corfu, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · North-east Corfu
Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia
Drive up early on a clear day for the views, then have lunch at a taverna in Old Perithia on the way down.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
Nature · Sidari
Canal d'Amour
At Sidari, wind and waves have carved the soft sandstone cliffs into channels, arches and small sandy coves.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Pelekas
Kaiser's Throne, Pelekas
Arrive half an hour before sunset to get a good spot, then have dinner in Pelekas village.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Kalami and Agni
Kalami and the Durrells' Corfu
The White House on the bay at Kalami was Lawrence Durrell's home in the 1930s, while his brother Gerald's books, including My Family and Other Animals, describe their childhood elsewhere on the island.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Food
- Outdoors
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Corfu.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Corfu?
One of the best months to visit Corfu. The other best months are May–June. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Corfu?
It is one of the best months to visit Corfu. Still hot with a warm sea but fewer crowds; one of the best months for a beach holiday.
+How warm is Corfu in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Corfu in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.