For most couples, the best time to get married in Corfu is late May to June, or September: warm days, long evenings and a little more room to breathe than at the height of summer. July and August work beautifully too, as long as the day is planned around the heat.

The wedding season on the island runs roughly from April to October, and each month brings a different light, a different sea and a different crowd. Here is what to expect, month by month. The sunset times are approximate for Corfu Town in local time, so check the exact time for your date and place.

April: green and changeable

April is spring proper. The island is at its greenest after the winter rain, the first wild flowers are out, and the days are mild rather than hot. The sea is still cool for swimming and showers are possible, so any outdoor plan needs a covered alternative.

Orthodox Easter falls in April or early May, and Corfu celebrates it in a big way, with the town full of visitors. Orthodox churches do not hold weddings during Lent and Holy Week, so if you plan a church ceremony, check the calendar with the parish first.

Sunset: about 20:05 at the start of the month to about 20:30 at the end (approximate).

May: the island in flower

May is the month I would choose for an olive-grove wedding. The grass is still green, broom and poppies colour the roadsides, and the afternoons are warm without being heavy. On film, May gives you clear air and soft greens that grade beautifully.

The sea is warming but still fresh, and the island is lively without being full.

Sunset: about 20:35 at the start of May to about 21:00 by the end (approximate).

May in the olive groves, before the grass turns gold.

June: the longest light

June brings the longest days of the year and the latest sunsets, after nine in the evening. Days are warm to hot and the sea is pleasant by mid-month. Early June is still relatively calm; by the end of the month the summer crowd has arrived.

The late sunset shapes the whole day. Ceremonies tend to start in the early evening, dinner begins after dark, and the party runs late. My Corfu wedding day timeline shows how to build a summer day around golden hour.

Sunset: about 21:00 to 21:13 (approximate).

July and August: high summer

These are the hottest and driest months, with strong sun from late morning to late afternoon. Midday light is hard on faces and on guests, so outdoor ceremonies work best in the last two or three hours before sunset, with shade, water and fans ready.

This is also the busiest time on the island: flights, rooms and hire cars fill early and cost more, and popular venues and vendors book up first. Around 15 August, a major Greek holiday, the island is at its fullest. If you plan an Orthodox church wedding, note that churches generally do not hold weddings in the first half of August; confirm with the parish.

Sunset: about 21:13 in early July, easing to about 20:55 by early August and about 20:15 by the end of it (approximate).

In July and August, shade and water come first.

September: the warm-sea month

September is many couples' favourite, and I understand why. After a whole summer of sun the sea is at its warmest, the heat softens, and the light turns golden a little earlier each evening. Guests can swim in the morning and still be comfortable in a suit at the ceremony.

The first half of the month is still busy; the second half is calmer. Saturdays in September tend to book early, so do not wait if you have your heart set on one.

Sunset: about 20:15 at the start of September to around 19:30 by the end (approximate).

October: soft light, more rain risk

Early October can be lovely: warm days, a sea that still holds the summer, and a low, soft light that flatters everyone. But this is when the autumn rains begin, and Corfu is green precisely because it gets more rain than most of Greece. A covered back-up is not optional in October.

In resort areas some seasonal businesses start closing for the winter towards the end of the month, so confirm that your venue, caterer and accommodation will still be open. The clocks go back on the last Sunday of October, and sunset jumps an hour earlier overnight.

Sunset: about 19:25 at the start of October and about 18:50 before the clocks change, then around 17:50 (approximate).

Weekdays, weekends and high season

Saturdays book first everywhere, and in June and September they go fast. Fridays and Sundays are next. A weekday wedding gives you a wider choice of venues and vendors, and some venues price weekdays differently, so ask the venue. For guests flying in for a holiday, a Wednesday or Thursday rarely makes a difference.

In high summer, think about your guests too: rooms and transfers are harder to find, and older relatives feel the heat most.

Choosing the best time to get married in Corfu

If you want flowers and green, choose May or early June. If you want the warmest sea and a gentler heat, choose September. If you want the longest evenings and a big summer party, July and August are yours, with a plan for the heat. April and October suit couples who value quiet and soft light and are ready for changeable weather.

Whatever month you choose, let the light set the time of day. A perfect date at the wrong hour looks harsh on film, while an ordinary Thursday at golden hour can look like a dream. The Corfu wedding locations guide shows how each part of the island catches the evening sun, my Corfu wedding checklist takes you through the planning step by step, and you can see how I film every season on the Corfu wedding videographer page.

Updated: 8 November 2026

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