Corfu Town in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Corfu Town suits walks without hot weather. Seasonal sea temperatures are +20 °C, making it a compromise for anyone who wants warm-water swimming.
Weather in May
Compare the three parts of May below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +20 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +17 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +19 °C | +16 °C | +19 °C |
| 11–20 May | +21 °C | +17 °C | +20 °C |
| 21–31 May | +21 °C | +18 °C | +21 °C |
Water in May
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +20 °C in May. 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 May
In May, the average is 10 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 4 to 16 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +17 °C | +13 °C | +17 °C |
| May | +20 °C | +17 °C | +20 °C |
| June | +25 °C | +21 °C | +24 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Corfu Town compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- 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.