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Corfu in December

Winter lights

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

December is a below-average month in Corfu.

December is wet and quiet, with Christmas lights in Corfu Town.

4/10 overall7–15°CLow crowds€€
Weather3.5/10
Crowds9/10
Prices€€
Events4/10

December in detail

What December actually feels like

Weather
7–15°C
Cool, around 15°C, rain on 16 days.
Crowds
Low
Very quiet.
Prices
€€
Low rates.

+Christmas in the old town.

–Wettest month of the year.

My tip for December

Bring a proper rain jacket.

  • Old town
  • Christmas

How December compares

Against the other eleven months

9th of 12 overall in Corfu, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Corfu

Plan around

What’s on in Corfu in December

Winter rain

November–March

Corfu is one of Greece's wettest islands, and resorts close.

Not set on December?

Months I'd choose over December

Weather

Weather in Corfu in December

In December Corfu averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 190 mm of rain or snow over 17 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
15°C
59°F
Average low
7°C
45°F
Precipitation
190 mm
Wet days
17

Climate data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service (Corfu, 1955–2010). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Corfu in December: the questions people ask

Is December a good time to visit Corfu?
December is a below-average month in Corfu. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Corfu overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Christmas in the old town. The main downside: Wettest month of the year.
What is the weather like in Corfu in December?
Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 190 mm of rain or snow over roughly 17 wet days. Cool, around 15°C, rain on 16 days. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
Is Corfu crowded in December?
Crowds are low. Very quiet. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Corfu in December?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low 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 (December ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Still going to Corfu in December?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — wettest month of the year.

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