Corfu Weather in January

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

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Paleokastritsa Kávos Sidárion Benitses

Considering a trip to Corfu, Greece this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Corfu in January

Corfu, Greece is a region in Greece. January in Corfu generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Paleokastritsa.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kalami with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Ágios Matthaíos with 151 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Paleokastritsa gets approximately 118 hours of sunlight in January, 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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Corfu, Greece?

Temperature range in Corfu (January)

Precipitation variation in Corfu (January)

Paleokastritsa

In January Paleokastritsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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

Kávos

In January Kávos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
118 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kávos →

Sidárion

In January Sidárion generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
118 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sidárion →

Benitses

In January Benitses generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
118 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Benitses →

Acharavi

In January Acharavi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Acharavi →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paleokastritsa 14°C (57°F) 11°C (52°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Kávos 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Sidárion 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Benitses 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Acharavi 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Barbati 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

Corfu weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Corfu, Greece brings unpleasant weather. In Paleokastritsa, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Paleokastritsa peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in January, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Corfu, Greece. Average rainfall in Paleokastritsa sits around 139 mm (5.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Corfu, Greece?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Corfu, Greece with often unpleasant 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. On the other hand, the months of November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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