The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Lefkada is cool (7°C during the day). Days are short (5.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Lefkada.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-0°
Sea
18°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Lefkada is July (9.2/10), 8.0 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Greece
🗣️LanguageGreek
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 7°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 38%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Lefkada ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GreeceTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.2 → 1.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
38.71°N · 20.65°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lefkada?
July is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 6.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Lefkada get in July?
Lefkada averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lefkada?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lefkada in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Lefkada good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lefkada scores 3.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Lefkada?
January is the most difficult month to visit Lefkada, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Lefkada in January?
In January, the sea averages 18°C in Lefkada: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Lefkada in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Lefkada (low), with about 9.6h of daylight. No protection needed.