Corfu Town in August: weather, sea and travel tips

Updated · WorldWeatherAI

Is August a good time to visit?

August in Corfu Town suits warm water and evenings without much cool relief. Seasonal sea temperatures are +28 °C and nights average +24 °C, so another month is worth comparing for cool-weather walks.

Weather in August

August is over. Check the forecast for an upcoming trip, and use the August data as a guide for next season. Corfu Town in September.

Water
+28 °C
Daytime air
+28 °C
Night-time air
+24 °C

Early, mid or late August?

Travel datesDayNightSea
1–10 August+28 °C+24 °C+28 °C
11–20 August+29 °C+25 °C+28 °C
21–31 August+28 °C+24 °C+28 °C

Hot days in August

Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.

1–10 August29%
11–20 August24%
21–31 August9%

Water in August

Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +28 °C in August. The table above compares early, mid and late month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Corfu Town.

Rainfall in August

In August, the average is 4 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 6 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.

August or September: which should you choose?

Average air and sea temperatures by month
MonthDayNightSea
August+28 °C+24 °C+28 °C
September+26 °C+22 °C+26 °C

August has warmer days than September. September offers cooler conditions for walks.

The annual charts for Corfu Town compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at August, see the August charts and archive by year.

Things to do in August

  • In dry weather, Corfu Town’s old streets offer a walk among buildings from different periods. The route can be kept short if the weather changes.
  • The Old Fortress suits a dry day, with fortifications and views of the town and sea. Slopes and steps make it a more active option than a walk through the centre.
  • For rainy weather, the Museum of Asian Art occupies the Palace of St Michael and St George. Its indoor galleries include Chinese porcelain, Japanese art and samurai armour.
About the data

Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.