Kefalonia, GreeceQuick decision
When to visit Kefalonia?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–81°F in June
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (48%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Myrtos BeachJune–September — iconic beach, white cliffs and turquoise water.
Melissani CaveApril–October — blue underground lake, zenith light.
Robola WineSeptember–October — harvest, unique grape and Robola vineyards.
SailingMay–September — Fiskardo, Assos and hidden coves.
Monthly climate data
Kefalonia weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 48°F | 57°F | 48% | 0.2in | 8.3h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 48°F | 59°F | 33% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 50°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 55°F | 64°F | 22% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 61°F | 72°F | 22% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 81°F | 11% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 86°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 75°F | 86°F | 8% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 70°F | 81°F | 21% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 63°F | 73°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 57°F | 66°F | 47% | 0.3in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 52°F | 61°F | 43% | 0.2in | 8.3h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°F, 27% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°F, 7% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°F, 32% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 41% rainy days, 8.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
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Tip : February, March offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 11% rainy days and 27°F.
January is the wettest month with 48% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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