Corfu · SpringMonth summary
Corfu weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Corfu in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Corfu in May: 22°C and 12.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Corfu in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Corfu. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| 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 May, Corfu averages 22°C, 32% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Corfu in May
Is May a good time to visit Corfu?
May is an excellent time to visit Corfu (score 7.9/10). With 22°C, 12.9h of sunshine and 32% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Corfu in May?
With 22°C max and 12.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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