Corfu · April
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp · April
21°
at night 11° · avg 16°
- Sunshine
- 10 h/day
- Rain Days
- 4 days
above average
45 mm · very dry
In Corfu, April is 13°C cooler than the warmest month (August).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 16° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 8h | 10h | 10h | 12h | 13h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h |
🌧Rain Days | 10d144mm | 9d130mm | 7d94mm | 4d45mm | 3d37mm | 2d23mm | 0d5mm | 1d16mm | 4d94mm | 6d147mm | 10d178mm | 10d158mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Corfu at 20°C 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 temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 16°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 45 mm of rain over 4 days.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling — einer der grünsten Momente Griechenlands: Zypressenhaine, wilde Orchideen, Bergstraßen ins Inselinnere. Orthodoxes Ostern auf Korfu ist einzigartig: Das Botides-Topfwerfen am Karsamstag um 11 Uhr ist ein Spektakel, das es nur hier gibt.
Events & Festivals
- Ostern in Korfu – Botides (Topfwerfen)variabel (Karsamstag, orthodoxes Ostern)
Um 11 Uhr läuten alle Kirchenglocken gleichzeitig — und aus den Fenstern der Altstadt fliegen Tontöpfe voller Wasser auf die Straßen. Diese einzigartige Tradition stammt aus der Venezianerzeit und gilt als eines der dramatischsten Osterschauspiele Griechenlands.
Packing list for Corfu in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
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 20°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 16°C.
- How much rain falls in Corfu in April?
- In April, Corfu receives an average of 45 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Corfu get in April?
- Corfu averages 9 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
