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Best time to visit Lefkada: month by month
Short answer
June and September are the best months, with average highs of about 23–24°C (often warmer on sunny days), warm sea and space at the beaches. July and August are the hottest (about 27–29°C highs), busiest and most expensive, with traffic on the bridge and at Porto Katsiki. Most businesses close from November to April.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 2°C | 18 | low |
| Feb | 8°C | 2°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 9°C | 3°C | 12 | low |
| Apr | 13°C | 6°C | 10 | low |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 9 | medium |
| Jun | 24°C | 15°C | 7 | high |
| Jul | 29°C | 18°C | 2 | very high |
| Aug | 27°C | 18°C | 5 | very high |
| Sep | 23°C | 15°C | 7 | high |
| Oct | 18°C | 11°C | 9 | medium |
| Nov | 14°C | 8°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 10°C | 4°C | 13 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 9°C in March to 19°C in May, with 9–12 rainy days; green and quiet, but the sea is still cool.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and dry, with highs of 24–29°C and only 2–7 rainy days; peak beach season, with strong afternoon wind on the west coast.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs fall from about 23°C in September to 14°C in November; September is warm and calm, while rain increases from October.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and wet, with highs of 8–10°C and up to 18 rainy days in January; many hotels and tavernas are closed.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter — March, April or May, dates vary
- Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary — 15 August
- Lefkada International Folklore Festival — August
When to avoid
Avoid the first three weeks of August if you dislike crowds and high prices. November to March is cold and wet for the Ionian, and many businesses do not open.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Lefkada?
June and September, with warm sea and fewer crowds than July and August.
Is Lefkada windy?
The west coast often has a strong afternoon breeze in summer, which is why Vasiliki is popular for windsurfing.
When does the season start in Lefkada?
Most hotels, tavernas and boat trips open from May and close in October.