Lefkada · SummerMonth summary
Lefkada weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lefkada in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: August is an excellent time to visit Lefkada. 79°F, 13.0h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Lefkada in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Lefkada brings pleasant temperatures (26°F) and long sunny days (13.0h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Lefkada.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 34°F | 45°F | 48% | 0.2in | 8.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 46°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 37°F | 48°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 54°F | 29% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 48°F | 63°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 72°F | 17% | 0.1in | 14.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 61°F | 79°F | 7% | 0.0in | 13.9h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 63°F | 79°F | 13% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 70°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 50°F | 61°F | 30% | 0.2in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 54°F | 50% | 0.3in | 8.9h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 46°F | 43% | 0.2in | 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 August, Lefkada averages 79°F, 13% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lefkada in August
Is August a good time to visit Lefkada?
August is an excellent time to visit Lefkada (score 9.1/10). With 79°F, 13.0h of sunshine and 13% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lefkada in August?
With 79°F and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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