Corfu

City in Greece

Corfu
Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Corfu is a city in Greece with a population of 23,541 in 2021. Located 377 km from Athens, it draws visitors to its sights including Spianada, Mon Repos, Corfu, and Achilleion.

What to see

Visitors can explore several sights in the city. The Spianada is a central landmark, alongside the historical site of Mon Repos, Corfu. Another notable sight is Achilleion.

When to go

Temperatures are averages only. July and August are the warmest months, with average temperatures of 25 °C and 26 °C and lower rainfall of 9 mm and 24 mm. January, February, and December are cooler at an average of 11 °C to 12 °C, with higher rainfall reaching up to 176 mm in December.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport, located 3 km away in Kerkyra (Corfu), Greece.

Top sights in Corfu

  1. AchilleionAchilleion
  2. Mon Repos, CorfuMon Repos, Corfu
  3. SpianadaSpianada

Weather by month

The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 176 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average temperature, °C111112151922252623201512
Rainfall, mm1021179666382192488125173176
Rainy days1411129873712101412

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Corfu (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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