Average Monthly Sunshine in Corfu (Kerkyra)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Corfu (Kerkyra) receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Corfu (Kerkyra). Expect long, bright days with 365 hours in July and darker periods with just 111 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2538 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Corfu (Kerkyra). While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Corfu (Kerkyra)’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Corfu (Kerkyra) enjoys an average of 2538 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Corfu (Kerkyra)’s wettest month, receives 19 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Corfu (Kerkyra) Precipitation page.