Corfu · WinterMonth summary
Corfu weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Corfu in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Corfu. June (9.6/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Corfu in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Corfu sees 13°C during the day with 8.2h of sunshine per day. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 9°C | 13°C | 47% | 6.5 | 8.2h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 14°C | 36% | 4.5 | 9.3h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 16°C | 38% | 4.2 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 18°C | 30% | 2.4 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 22°C | 32% | 2.5 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 28°C | 12% | 1.0 | 13.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 32°C | 5% | 0.3 | 13.6h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 31°C | 11% | 1.0 | 12.6h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 27°C | 30% | 2.9 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 22°C | 32% | 5.4 | 9.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 14°C | 18°C | 53% | 12.1 | 8.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 11°C | 15°C | 43% | 7.0 | 8.0h | 5.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Corfu averages 13°C, 47% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Corfu in January
Is January a good time to visit Corfu?
January is not recommended for Corfu (score 4.4/10). With 47% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine, consider June (9.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Corfu in January?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 9°C at night. 8.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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