Lefkada, GreeceQuick decision
When to visit Lefkada?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–26°C in July
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (48%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Porto KatsikiJune–September — white cliffs, spectacular turquoise waters.
Windsurf & KitesurfMay–September — Vasiliki, one of Europe's best spots.
SailingMay–September — charter bases, Meganisi and Kastos islets.
BeachesJune–September — Egremni, Kathisma and Milos Beach.
Monthly climate data
Lefkada weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 1°C | 7°C | 48% | 5.6 | 8.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 8°C | 35% | 3.7 | 10.0h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 9°C | 40% | 3.5 | 10.8h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 12°C | 29% | 2.3 | 12.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 17°C | 31% | 2.2 | 13.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 22°C | 17% | 1.4 | 14.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 7% | 0.3 | 13.9h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 17°C | 26°C | 13% | 0.8 | 13.0h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 21°C | 25% | 3.0 | 11.2h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 10°C | 16°C | 30% | 3.9 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 12°C | 50% | 7.8 | 8.9h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 8°C | 43% | 5.3 | 8.7h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 33% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 12% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 35% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 42% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 7% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 48% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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