Your October weather guide
WarmWeather in Corfu in October
Corfu in October is a good choice for mild warmth and sea swimming, but not for a reliably dry beach holiday. Daytime highs average 21°C, the sea is around 22°C, and about 10 days have rain. For a UK traveller, the appeal is comfortable weather for spending time outdoors without intense heat. The catch is needing flexible plans and waterproofs rather than expecting every day to revolve around the beach.
Long-term climate averages for Corfu Town, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Corfu, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Corfu Town.
- Average daytime high
- 20.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 24°C
- Average night-time low
- 17.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.3°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 22.4°C
- year to year: 22°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 53% of 10.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 141 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 3%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 28.1°C
- 2020-10-05
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.7°C
- 1997-10-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 18 min
- 2015 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How October compares
October is the 5th warmest month of the year in Corfu and ranks 100th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Greece it is 33rd of 44 (Greece in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Corfu is 6.3°C warmer by day and 8.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Corfu peaks at 20.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 37 days top 25°C. Nights average 17.2°C; one night in ten drops to 14.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 28.1°C (2020-10-05) and the coldest night 9.7°C (1997-10-30).
Rain in October
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 141 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2003 with 366 mm, the driest 1995 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 22.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:50 and sets about 19:02 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 47%.
Is October a good time to visit Corfu?
October is not the strongest month here: warm days and frequent rain. The best months for Corfu on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Warmer than home, without dependable beach heat
Expect warmth rather than summer heat. Corfu's average daytime high is 6.3°C above London's in October, making it a noticeable step up from home without being a hot-weather bet. Only 3% of days reach 25°C, so choose this month for comfortable outdoor time rather than guaranteed sunbathing conditions. Nights average 17°C, although the coldest can fall to 14°C or below. A light jumper or jacket makes sense for evenings, even if short sleeves feel right during the day. It suits travellers who prefer gentler temperatures; those wanting sustained heat would be better looking at July, August or June, the island's strongest months overall.
Leave room for rain in your plans
Rain is the main compromise in October, so avoid making every day's enjoyment depend on staying outdoors. About 10 rainy days means waterproofs deserve proper space in your luggage, not just a last-minute thought. There is still useful sunshine, averaging 5.8 hours within 10.9 hours of daylight, but that does not promise a clear spell whenever you want it. Keep beach time flexible and use brighter weather when it arrives. The balance works best if you are happy to change plans around the forecast. If dependable dry skies are the deciding factor, October is a less convincing choice than its mild temperatures might suggest.
A little perspective
Corfu through the year
October is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1°C | 8.6°C | 15.4°C | 4.5 | 129 | 11 | 0% |
| February | 12.3°C | 8.6°C | 14.5°C | 4.9 | 123 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 14.0°C | 10.0°C | 14.6°C | 5.8 | 111 | 11 | 0% |
| April | 16.6°C | 12.3°C | 16.0°C | 6.5 | 76 | 10 | 1% |
| May | 20.4°C | 16.2°C | 19.3°C | 8.0 | 51 | 7 | 3% |
| Junebest | 24.5°C | 20.2°C | 22.7°C | 10.9 | 25 | 4 | 39% |
| Julybest | 27.1°C | 22.7°C | 24.7°C | 12.9 | 15 | 3 | 85% |
| Augustbest | 27.9°C | 23.5°C | 25.9°C | 11.8 | 20 | 3 | 94% |
| September | 24.4°C | 20.6°C | 24.6°C | 8.1 | 110 | 8 | 37% |
| OctoberSelected | 20.9°C | 17.2°C | 22.4°C | 5.8 | 141 | 10 | 3% |
| November | 17.0°C | 13.6°C | 19.9°C | 4.1 | 214 | 13 | 0% |
| December | 13.3°C | 10.1°C | 17.3°C | 3.9 | 191 | 14 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Corfu in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Corfu hot in October?
Corfu is warm in October: the average daytime high is 20.9°C and nights average 17.2°C. Roughly 1 in 37 October days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Corfu in October?
The sea around Corfu averages 22.4°C in October, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 22°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Corfu in October?
Corfu sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 141 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2003 (366 mm) and the driest was 1995 (8 mm).
How sunny is Corfu in October?
Corfu gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 10.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Corfu compare with the UK in October?
Corfu is on average 6.3°C warmer than London by day in October (20.9°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Corfu?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Corfu reached 28.1°C on 2020-10-05, and the coldest night dropped to 9.7°C on 1997-10-30.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in October?
Yes. The sea averages 22.4°C, with a year-to-year range of 22°C to 23°C, which puts it in the swimming category. Personal comfort still varies, but the water is a stronger reason to consider October than the prospect of hot afternoons.
What clothes should I pack?
Pack light daytime clothes alongside a jumper or light jacket for evenings, plus a waterproof layer. Average nights are mild rather than hot, and cooler nights do occur. Rain is common enough that a suitcase filled only with beachwear would be limiting.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 3 h 18 min, making Corfu a short-haul option for warmer October weather. That relatively short flight is appealing if you want mild days and swimmable sea rather than dependable heat.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Corfu (Corfu Town). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 0.4 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C