Corfu Town weather in May (Ionian Islands, Greece)

Looking to travel to Corfu Town in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Corfu Town the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Corfu Town in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

With around 277 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Corfu Town climate page with graphs.

 

Corfu Town, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Greece in May

Find out more about the weather in Greece in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Corfu Town in May?

For visitors traveling to Corfu Town, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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