Verdict: Excellent month
Corfu Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Corfu — highs around 23°C (73°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 9 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Corfu.
Average high
23°C / 73°F
Average low
16°C / 61°F
Rain days
~9
Precipitation
55 mm
What to pack for Corfu in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Corfu: Jul (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (14°C / 57°F) · Wettest: Dec (~15 rain days)
14°
9°
Jan
14°
9°
Feb
15°
10°
Mar
18°
12°
Apr
23°
16°
May
28°
21°
Jun
33°
24°
Jul
32°
24°
Aug
27°
21°
Sep
23°
18°
Oct
19°
14°
Nov
15°
11°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)