Corfu · January
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp · January
15°
at night 6° · avg 10°
- Sunshine
- 5 h/day
- Rain Days
- 10 days
below average
144 mm · changeable
January is the coolest month of the year in Corfu.
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
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
January is the coldest winter month in Corfu — with highs of only 14°C, it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in May, June, July, August, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 14°C during the day and drop to 5°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 10 rain days (144 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Korfu im venezianischen Winterlicht: Die UNESCO-Altstadt ohne Kreuzfahrtgäste, Olivenhaine im nebligen Morgen, die Kanoni-Halbinsel mit den Mausinseln in Stille. Korfu ist ganzjährig grün — und sein regenreicher Winter ist der Grund dafür.
Packing list for Corfu in January
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
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 14°C. Nights cool to 5°C, with a daily average of 10°C.
- How much rain falls in Corfu in January?
- In January, Corfu receives an average of 144 mm 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.