Corfu in August
Peak and St Spyridon
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Corfu.
August is the busiest month, with a St Spyridon procession in Corfu Town on August 11.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Peak crowds.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- The highest rates.
+Warmest sea of the year.
–Peak prices and crowds.
My tip for August
Stay in the quieter north for August.
- Swimming
- Old town
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Corfu, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Corfu in August
- Peak season
- Busy beaches and the highest prices.
July–August
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Weather
Weather in Corfu in August
In August Corfu averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 22 mm of rain or snow over 3 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Wet days
- 3
Climate data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service (Corfu, 1955–2010). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Corfu in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Corfu?
- August is a below-average month in Corfu. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Corfu overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warmest sea of the year. The main downside: Peak prices and crowds.
- What is the weather like in Corfu in August?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 22 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Hot, around 32°C. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Corfu crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Peak crowds. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Corfu in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). The highest rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Corfu?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Corfu in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — peak prices and crowds.
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