Lefkada · WinterMonth summary
Lefkada weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 7°C
🌧 Rainy days
48% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lefkada in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Lefkada in January: 48% rain, 8.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Lefkada in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Winter in Lefkada is cool (7°C during the day). Days are short (8.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Lefkada averages 7°C, 48% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -41%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lefkada in January
Is January a good time to visit Lefkada?
January is not recommended for Lefkada (score 4.0/10). With 48% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine, consider July (9.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Lefkada in January?
It's cool with 7°C daytime and 1°C at night. 8.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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