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Lastovo weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Lastovo at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.2°
Sunshine a year
2,690 h
Rain a year
945 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
56 m

Climate in Lastovo

Lastovo has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Lastovo is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Lastovo

The best time to visit Lastovo is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to July and from September to October. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 165 mm.

Lastovo through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Lastovo in spring

Mar – May

36

Poor

  • 15–22 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Lastovo in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 11.0 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Lastovo in autumn

Sep – Nov

53

Fair

  • 17–25 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Lastovo in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 12–14 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4.5 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jul, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lastovo for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

50

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:0418:12

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:47–07:42 · evening 17:34–18:29
Blue hour
Morning 06:36–06:47 · evening 18:29–18:40

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Lastovo compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 20°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°19°
Night-time low18°15°
Sea22°20°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Lastovo in October?

In October, Lastovo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lastovo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 8 min07:04 – 18:12
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %38 %
  • Seaweight 25 %57 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %60 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Lastovo

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Lastovo: score 100 against 50. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Lastovo
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score50100better
Daytime high21°28°
Night-time low17°23°
Sea21.0°24.6°
Sunshine6.2 h11.4 hbetter
Rainy days102better
Rainfall109 mm13 mmbetter
Muggy days2better22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Lastovo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January12° · Sea 15° · 4.3 h

In January, Lastovo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in January
18February13° · Sea 14° · 5.1 h

In February, Lastovo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in February
23March15° · Sea 14° · 6.5 h

In March, Lastovo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in March
28April18° · Sea 15° · 7.5 h

In April, Lastovo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in April
56May22° · Sea 18° · 9.1 h

In May, Lastovo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in May
94June25° · Sea 22° · 10.6 h

In June, Lastovo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in June
100July28° · Sea 25° · 11.4 h

In July, Lastovo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in July
100August28° · Sea 25° · 10.9 h

In August, Lastovo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in August
92September25° · Sea 23° · 8.3 h

In September, Lastovo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in September
50October21° · Sea 21° · 6.2 h

In October, Lastovo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in October
16November17° · Sea 19° · 4.2 h

In November, Lastovo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 165 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in November
11December14° · Sea 17° · 4.0 h

In December, Lastovo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 137 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lastovo.

Lastovo in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Lastovo

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 74 days a year, mostly from June to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 21°Night 17°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1412°9°14.5°4.3 h12106
FebruaryFeb1813°9°13.9°5.1 h1087
MarchMar2315°11°13.9°6.5 h1084
AprilApr2818°13°15.2°7.5 h961
MayMay5622°17°18.3°9.1 h644
JuneJun9425°21°22.3°10.6 h430
JulyJul10028°23°24.6°11.4 h213
AugustAug10028°23°25.2°10.9 h327
SeptemberSep9225°20°23.4°8.3 h782
OctoberOct5021°17°21.0°6.2 h10109
NovemberNov1617°13°18.9°4.2 h14165
DecemberDec1114°10°16.5°4.0 h13137

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Lastovo

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 21.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.0°8 in 10 years 20.0° – 21.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Lastovo ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.9 and 26.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.5°13.7°15.7°cold
FebruaryFeb13.9°13.3°14.5°cold
MarchMar13.9°13.1°14.8°cold
AprilApr15.2°14.5°15.7°cold
MayMay18.3°17.4°19.4°fresh
JuneJun22.3°21.3°23.3°refreshing
JulyJul24.6°23.4°25.8°pleasant
AugustAug25.2°23.9°26.3°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.4°21.8°24.9°pleasant
OctoberOct21.0°20.0°21.9°refreshing
NovemberNov18.9°17.5°20.1°fresh
DecemberDec16.5°15.2°17.4°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Lastovo

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,690 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Lastovo, 56 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Lastovo: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
945 mm on 99 days
Wettest month
Nov · 165 mm
Driest month
Jul · 13 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 109 mm

In October, Lastovo has about 10 rainy days with 109 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Lastovo

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 40 min
Fair skin
about 50 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 85 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Lastovo

How breezy and how cloudy Lastovo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
28 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 32 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 24 km/h
OctoberWind 27 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Lastovo typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 16 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Lastovo: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Lastovo

How often the day gets hot in Lastovo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
5 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Lastovo has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Lastovo

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Lastovo in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Lastovo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    64

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.4 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    13

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 25 min
Distance
1,620 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Lastovo vs Korčula

In October the holiday weather in Lastovo and Korčula is about equally good (score 50 vs 54). During the day Korčula is 1 °C warmer than Lastovo. The sea is about equally warm.

Lastovo vs Korčula, in October
in OctoberLastovoKorčula
Holiday weather score5054
Daytime high21°22°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberLastovo 21°Korčula 22°
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In October, Lastovo ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Ploče22°21°55
  7. 7Korčula22°21°54
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  9. 13LastovoThis page21°21°50
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Frequently asked questions about Lastovo

When is the best time to visit Lastovo?

The best time to visit Lastovo is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Lastovo?

The sea temperature in Lastovo ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Lastovo in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Lastovo?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Lastovo?

Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 165 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Lastovo get?

Lastovo gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Lastovo in?

Lastovo is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Lastovo?

A nonstop flight from London to Lastovo takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,620 km.

Which school holidays are best for Lastovo?

Lastovo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 64, summer holidays 100, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 13.