When to visit Corfu without the crowds
Corfu (Greece) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February, March, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of September.
Tip
It is Greece's greenest island because winters are rainy; November to March ferries are few.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 13 °C (56 °F) | New Year's Day, Epiphany |
| February | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 14 °C (57 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 15 °C (59 °F) | Clean Monday, Annunciation, Independence Day |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | Good Friday |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (69 °F) | Orthodox Easter pot throwing (Mar–May, varies), Labour Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (77 °F) | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | |
| August | 5/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | Assumption Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (71 °F) | Ochi Day |
| November | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 18 °C (65 °F) | |
| December | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 15 °C (59 °F) | Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Off season: many hotels and restaurants close, and there are fewer ferries and flights.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (Eurostat, Ionian Islands, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Corfu without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February, November and December (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 18 °C (65 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Corfu most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July and August. The second half of September.
What is the weather like in Corfu?
Average highs range from 13 °C (56 °F) in January to 28 °C (82 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Corfu?
Off season: many hotels and restaurants close, and there are fewer ferries and flights.
What festivals are there in Corfu?
The main ones: Orthodox Easter pot throwing (Mar–May, varies) (May).
More places in Greece
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- Athens calm in January, February, November and December; busiest in May, June, July, August and September
- Mykonos calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Chania (Crete) calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in May, June, July, August and September
- Heraklion & Knossos (Crete) calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in May, June, July, August and September
- Rhodes calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in May, June, July and August
- Thessaloniki calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Meteora (Kalambaka) calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Nafplio calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Naxos calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September