Season guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Ryckaert ( MJJR ), CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
Green hills and wildflowers, Orthodox Easter in Corfu Town and comfortable walking weather; the sea is cool until late May. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 22 rainy days across March–May. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 7°C (45°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 9 | 11.8 h | 1/5 |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 8 | 13.2 h | 3/5 |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 5 | 14.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 87 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Greek Independence Day parades (25 March)
- April: Orthodox Easter — processions and the throwing of clay pots from balconies on Holy Saturday (April or May)
- May: Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece (21 May)
Make the most of the weather
Castle · Corfu Town
Old Fortress
On a rocky promontory separated from the town by a moat, the Venetian Old Fortress resisted several Ottoman sieges in the 16th and 18th centuries.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Palace · Gastouri
Achilleion Palace
Arrive at opening or late in the afternoon to avoid the tour coaches that visit in the middle of the day.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Viewpoint · Kanoni
Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island
From the Kanoni viewpoint south of town, the white Vlacherna Monastery sits on an islet reached by a causeway, with tree-covered Pontikonisi (Mouse Island) behind it.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Park · Corfu Town
Mon Repos
Combine it with a swim at the small Mon Repos beach, a short walk from the park gate.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Paleokastritsa
Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves
The Monastery of the Virgin Mary stands on a headland above Paleokastritsa's bays, with a courtyard of bougainvillea, a small museum of icons and views down the west coast.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
Day trips in spring
- Paxos and Antipaxos (About 1 hour by fast ferry from Corfu Town) — Paxos is a small, olive-covered island with the harbour villages of Gaios, Lakka and Loggos, while Antipaxos has white-sand coves such as Voutoumi with bright turquoise water.
- Butrint and Saranda, Albania (About 30–75 minutes by ferry, then 30 minutes by road) — The ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, cover Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian remains on a wooded peninsula by a lagoon.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Corfu?
Yes: May is among the best months. Green hills and wildflowers, Orthodox Easter in Corfu Town and comfortable walking weather; the sea is cool until late May.
+What is the weather like in Corfu in spring?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.