Corfu Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Corfu, Greece in December.

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Paleokastritsa Kávos Sidárion Benitses

Are you planning a trip a to Corfu, Greece in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Corfu in December

Corfu, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Corfu generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Paleokastritsa.

To explore the conditions in Corfu, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kalami with an average of 185 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Boukari with 219 mm (8.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Paleokastritsa gets approximately 111 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Corfu by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Corfu — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paleokastritsa)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Corfu in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Corfu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Corfu

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Corfu, Greece?

Temperature range in Corfu (December)

Precipitation variation in Corfu (December)

Paleokastritsa

In December Paleokastritsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
111 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
222 mm (8.7 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Paleokastritsa →

Kávos

In December Kávos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
111 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kávos →

Sidárion

In December Sidárion generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
111 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sidárion →

Benitses

In December Benitses generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
111 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
234 mm (9.2 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Benitses →

Acharavi

In December Acharavi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
202 mm (8 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Acharavi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Corfu, in Greece.

In our records: Greece December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Greece in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Greece dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in The Metéora on December 19, 2001.
  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Greece was -6°C (21°F) in The Metéora on December 20, 2001.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Corfu in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paleokastritsa 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Kávos 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Sidárion 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Benitses 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Acharavi 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Barbati 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)

Corfu weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Corfu, Greece in December?

Expect poor weather across Corfu, Greece in December. The popular destination of Paleokastritsa averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Corfu, Greece in December?

Paleokastritsa averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Corfu, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Corfu, Greece, with Paleokastritsa averaging around 193 mm (7.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Corfu, Greece?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Corfu, Greece with often poor weather in Paleokastritsa.

On average, the best time to visit Corfu, Greece is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Paleokastritsa. The weather in November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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