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When is the best time to visit Kerkyra Island?
In general the best time to visit Kerkyra Island is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 24 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kerkyra Island in different months
This is the average weather in Kerkyra Island for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +27°C.
March, April, May, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during September.
In January, February, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 55 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 236 mm in November.
Climate in Kerkyra Island
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kerkyra Island for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +22°C | +24°C | +29°C | +33°C | +36°C | +37°C | +38°C | +35°C | +30°C | +25°C | +22°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +13°C | +14°C | +17°C | +21°C | +25°C | +27°C | +28°C | +25°C | +21°C | +17°C | +14°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -3°C | -1°C | 0°C | +4°C | +9°C | +13°C | +18°C | +18°C | +14°C | +11°C | +6°C | +2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +16°C | +16°C | +18°C | +22°C | +25°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +24°C | +21°C | +19°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 68 | 64 | 66 | 72 | 76 | 78 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 141 | 125 | 96 | 56 | 30 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 84 | 160 | 236 | 186 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kerkyra Island during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kerkyra Island is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Kerkyra Island during the whole year:
Kerkyra Island achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +15°C in average.
When can you swim in Kerkyra Island?
You can swim in Kerkyra Island from June to October:
- In July - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kerkyra Island looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kerkyra Island is December with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kerkyra Island during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 7 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 10 rainy days and 236 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kerkyra Island:
What is the hottest month in Kerkyra Island?
The hottest month in Kerkyra Island is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Kerkyra Island?
The coldest month in Kerkyra Island is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Kerkyra Island worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kerkyra Island could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kerkyra Island?
if you're looking to visit Kerkyra Island when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 7 mm of rain.
Other cities in Greece
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Monthly weather in Kerkyra Island
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kerkyra Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.