Skiathos or Corfu in July?
On climate data, Skiathos comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
SkiathosPhoto: Shi Annan · CC BY-SA 4.0
CorfuPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Skiathos | Corfu |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 27 °C | 29 °C |
| Average daily low | 24 °C | 23 °C |
| Sea | 25 °C ★ | 24 °C |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days (est.) ★ | 4 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 9 h/day | 9 h/day |
| Humidity | 63 % | 64 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Corfu is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- The sea at Skiathos is about 1 °C warmer.
Skiathos or Corfu in July: the short answer
In July, Skiathos comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Skiathos 92/100 vs Corfu 88/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Skiathos averages a climate score of 68/100, Corfu 63/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 27 °C in Skiathos and 29 °C in Corfu — warmer in Corfu. Average daily lows are around 24 °C versus 23 °C.
On rain, Skiathos sees about 2 rainy days in July and Corfu about 4 — drier in Skiathos. Sunshine is comparable (9 vs 9 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 25 °C at Skiathos and 24 °C at Corfu — warmer for swimming at Skiathos. Over the year, Skiathos is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September and October, Corfu in June, July, August, September and October. Peak sea warmth is August for Skiathos and August for Corfu.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Skiathos records roughly 80 rainy days and Corfu about 130 — the drier of the two overall is Skiathos. At their sunniest, Skiathos reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Corfu about 9 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Skiathos is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Corfu peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Skiathos scores higher in July (Skiathos 100 vs Corfu 97).
City breaks: Skiathos scores higher in July (Skiathos 86 vs Corfu 80).
Active & hiking: Skiathos scores higher in July (Skiathos 77 vs Corfu 71).
Family: Skiathos scores higher in July (Skiathos 98 vs Corfu 94).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Skiathos leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Skiathos carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.