Corfu · April
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 15° (59°)9– (48–)18 (64) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)21 (70) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)25 (77) | 25° (77°)18– (64–)30 (86) | 30° (86°)23– (73–)36 (97) | 33° (91°)28– (82–)37 (99) | 34° (93°)29– (84–)38 (100) | 29° (84°)24– (75–)33 (91) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)20 (68) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)13 (55) | 7° (45°)-1– (30–)13 (55) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)25 (77) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)20 (68) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)18 (64) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)16 (61) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 8h | 10h | 10h | 12h | 13h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 16° (61°) | 20° (68°) | 23° (73°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) | 22° (72°) | 20° (68°) | 17° (63°) |
🌧Rain Days | 10d144mm (5.7") | 9d130mm (5.1") | 7d94mm (3.7") | 4d45mm (1.8") | 3d37mm (1.5") | 2d23mm (0.9") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 1d16mm (0.6") | 4d94mm (3.7") | 6d147mm (5.8") | 10d178mm (7.0") | 10d158mm (6.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Corfu at 21°C (70°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), cooling to 11°C (52°F) at night (daily average: 16°C (61°F)). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around 6°C (43°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over 4 days. At 16°C (61°F), the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Spring — one of the greenest moments in Greece: cypress groves, wild orchids, mountain roads into the interior. Orthodox Easter on Corfu is unique: the botides pot-throwing at 11 am on Holy Saturday is a spectacle found nowhere else.
Events & Festivals
- Easter on Corfu – Botides (pot throwing)varies (Holy Saturday, Orthodox Easter)
At 11 am all the church bells ring at once — and clay pots full of water come flying out of the old town's windows onto the streets. This unique tradition dates back to Venetian times and is considered one of the most dramatic Easter spectacles in Greece.
Packing list for Corfu in April
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Corfu?
- April is not an optimal month for Corfu (Score: 68/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Corfu in April?
- In April, Corfu sees daily highs of 21°C (70°F). Nights cool to 11°C (52°F), with a daily average of 16°C (61°F). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around 6°C (43°F).
- How much rain falls in Corfu in April?
- In April, Corfu receives an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Corfu get in April?
- Corfu averages 10 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Corfu in April?
- Water temperature in Corfu in April averages 16°C (61°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
