Parga weather by month

When to go to Parga

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. November is the wettest month (218 mm, about 12 rainy days) and July the driest (11 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 25.8°C and coolest in February at 14.8°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU, 55 km from Párga) takes roughly 3 h 18 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Athens.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Parga between 1991 and 2020 reached 38.0°C on 1 July 2017; the coldest fell to -2.8°C on 13 February 2004. In August one day in ten tops 32.1°C and about 38% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 3.0°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was November 2019 with 419 mm, against a November average of 218 mm.

Winter into spring: cool evenings and gradual warming

January and February are better suited to a break without swimming than a beach holiday. Daytime averages of 12°C and 13°C call for layers, while nights around 7°C make a warm jacket useful. Both months average 11 rainy days, so keep outdoor plans flexible. March edges up to 15°C, but the sea remains chilly and rain is still a regular consideration. April feels milder at 18°C, with fewer rainy days, making time outdoors more appealing if you pack a waterproof. May is the clearer choice for comfortable daytime warmth: afternoons average 22°C, though nights at 15°C still warrant a layer. Its 19°C sea may feel brisk, so choose May for being outdoors rather than reliably warm swims.

June to August: the strongest beach weather

June offers a useful balance if you want summer warmth without Parga's highest average temperatures. Days reach 26°C, the sea averages 22°C and rain is relatively infrequent, so swimming and outdoor plans fit comfortably together. July and August are hotter, both averaging 29°C by day and 22°C at night. Light clothing makes sense, but plan shade and a slower pace around midday rather than assuming every hour will feel comfortable for walking. July has the most sunshine, averaging 13 hours daily, while August has the warmest sea at 26°C. These are the strongest choices if dry weather and swimming matter most; June is the gentler option for heat-sensitive travellers.

September to December: warm water, then wetter weather

September is a strong alternative to summer if you prefer less daytime heat: both air and sea average 25°C. The compromise is rain, with 7 rainy days making flexible plans more useful than in July or August. October stays mild at 21°C, and its 22°C sea can still suit swimming, though cooler air and more frequent rain make it less dependable for a beach-focused stay. November shifts the balance towards a cooler, wetter break. Days average 17°C, and it is the wettest month, so a waterproof and alternatives to outdoor plans matter more than swimwear. December cools further to 13°C by day and 8°C at night, with 13 rainy days. Pack for damp, cool weather rather than winter sunshine alone.