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Best time to visit Leros: month by month
Short answer
June and September are the best months: highs of about 23–24°C, almost no rain, warm sea and frequent boats to Lipsi and Patmos. July and August average about 25–26°C and are busier with Greek families. Spring is green and good for walking, but ferries are fewer.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 12°C | 17 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 11°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 11°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 14°C | 4 | low |
| May | 19°C | 17°C | 4 | medium |
| Jun | 23°C | 21°C | 2 | medium |
| Jul | 25°C | 23°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 26°C | 24°C | 0 | very high |
| Sep | 24°C | 22°C | 1 | medium |
| Oct | 21°C | 19°C | 2 | low |
| Nov | 19°C | 17°C | 11 | low |
| Dec | 17°C | 14°C | 11 | 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 14°C in March to 19°C in May, with only about 4 rainy days a month from April; green hills and good walking, with fewer ferries.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 23°C in June and 25–26°C in July and August, with almost no rain; the meltemi blows on some days.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 24°C in September and 21°C in October with very little rain, then about 19°C and 11 rainy days in November, when many places close.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 14–17°C and lows of 11–14°C, with up to 17 rainy days in January; very quiet, with most tourist services closed.
Events worth planning around
- Orthodox Easter — March or April, date varies each year
- Dormition of the Virgin (15 August) — Greece's main summer holiday and the island's busiest time
When to avoid
Avoid mid-August if you want quiet and lower prices. From November to April, ferries are fewer and many rooms and tavernas are closed.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Leros?
June or September, with highs of about 23–24°C, warm sea and almost no rain.
Is Leros windy?
The meltemi blows on some summer days. Choose sheltered bays such as Blefouti or Dio Liskaria.
Is Leros open in winter?
People live there all year, but many rooms and tavernas close from about November to April and ferries are fewer.