Season guide · Corfu · Greece
Corfu in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Hot, dry and reliably sunny with warm seas; July and August are crowded and expensive. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 6 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 6
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 3 | 15 h | 4/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 14.7 h | 5/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 | 13.7 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 6 of the year's roughly 87 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Cricket matches on the Spianada (summer weekends)
- August: Litany of Saint Spyridon procession in Corfu Town (11 August)
- August: Assumption Day festivals in villages (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
Viewpoint · Kanoni
Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island
Walk down the steps from the Kanoni café to the causeway, and take the small boat across to Mouse Island in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Park · Corfu Town
Mon Repos
This wooded estate south of the old town was built as a summer residence for the British High Commissioner and is where Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born in 1921.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Paleokastritsa
Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves
Dress modestly for the monastery (wraps are often provided) and take a boat trip into the caves in the morning, when the water is calmest.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
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Castle · Paleokastritsa
Angelokastro
A Byzantine castle on a 300-metre rock above the west coast, which helped defend the island against several sieges in medieval times.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Active
- Off the beaten path
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Parga (About 2–2.5 hours by excursion boat) — A colourful mainland town of houses stacked below a Venetian castle, overlooking a bay with a small chapel islet.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Corfu?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry and reliably sunny with warm seas; July and August are crowded and expensive.
+What is the weather like in Corfu in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 6 rainy days over the season.