Corfu · January
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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
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
January is the coldest winter month in Corfu — with highs of only 15°C (59°F), it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in May, June, July, August, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drop to 6°C (43°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 18°C (64°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 10 rain days (144 mm (5.7 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C (59°F), the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Corfu in Venetian winter light: the UNESCO-listed old town without cruise passengers, olive groves in the misty morning, the Kanoni peninsula and Mouse Island in silence. Corfu is green all year round — and its rainy winter is the reason why.
Packing list for Corfu in January
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Corfu?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Corfu (Score: 28/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Corfu in January?
- In January, Corfu sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 6°C (43°F), with a daily average of 10°C (50°F). Peaks reach around 18°C (64°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Corfu in January?
- In January, Corfu receives an average of 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain over 10 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Corfu get in January?
- Corfu averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Corfu in January?
- Water temperature in Corfu in January averages 15°C (59°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.