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Corfu Weather in December

Corfu in December

The short of it: Corfu in December averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 7° · rain 172 mm · daylight 9 h 23 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & April

December in Corfu brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 7°, with about 172 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 15°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 23 min in mid-December, 33 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Corfu runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Alepoú, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Corfu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 23 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlepoúIonian Islands2 km WSW15°6°171 mm
KanáliIonian Islands3 km SW15°6°171 mm
PotamósIonian Islands4 km W15°6°171 mm
PeramaIonian Islands5 km S15°6°176 mm
VirósIonian Islands6 km SW15°6°171 mm
KontokáliIonian Islands6 km WNW15°6°176 mm
KynopiástesIonian Islands7 km SSW15°6°176 mm
Káto KorakiánaIonian Islands11 km NW15°6°187 mm

The Almanac · Corfu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 15°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Corfu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°5°115 mm9 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
February14°6°118 mm11 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
March17°8°93 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April20°10°55 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May25°15°39 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°18°17 mm8 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
July33°20°12 mm8 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
August33°21°18 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September28°17°101 mm9 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October24°14°129 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
November19°10°183 mm9 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
December15°7°172 mm10 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Corfu in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Corfu in December?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 15°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Corfu?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Corfu in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 57 min.

Does it snow in Corfu in December?

Hardly — December nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Corfu in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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