Corfu Weather in May

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

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Paleokastritsa Kávos Sidárion Benitses

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

What to Expect in Corfu in May

Corfu, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Corfu generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Paleokastritsa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Corfu, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Agios Georgios with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Kassiopi with 51 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Paleokastritsa sees close to 277 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 May

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

Temperature range in Corfu (May)

Precipitation variation in Corfu (May)

Paleokastritsa

In May Paleokastritsa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
277 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Paleokastritsa →

Kávos

In May Kávos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
277 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kávos →

Sidárion

In May Sidárion generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
277 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sidárion →

Benitses

In May Benitses generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
277 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Benitses →

Acharavi

In May Acharavi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Acharavi →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paleokastritsa 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Kávos 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sidárion 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Benitses 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Acharavi 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Barbati 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Corfu weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Corfu, Greece typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Paleokastritsa average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

In Paleokastritsa, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

Not particularly. Paleokastritsa averages just 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Corfu, Greece.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Corfu, Greece?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Corfu, Greece with overall excellent weather in Paleokastritsa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Corfu, Greece is in May, June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Paleokastritsa. On the other hand, the weather in November and December tend to be less favorable.

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