Lefkada at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,940 h
- Rain a year
- 1,193 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Lefkada
Lefkada has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Lefkada is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Lefkada in October?
In October, Lefkada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lefkada.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:45 – 19:00
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %45 %
- Seaweight 25 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
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
Sea temperature in Lefkada
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 23.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lefkada ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to March 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 24.9 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.3° | 16.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.6° | 16.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.3° | 14.6° | 15.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.4° | 15.7° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.3° | 18.4° | 20.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 23.0° | 22.0° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 23.8° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 24.9° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.8° | 23.8° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.6° | 21.9° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.3° | 18.9° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.7° | 16.9° | 18.9° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Lefkada
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Lefkada, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Lefkada: 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.
In October, Lefkada has about 9 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 13° | 8° | 16.0° | 5.5 h | 13 | 157 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 13° | 8° | 15.3° | 6.0 h | 11 | 134 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 15° | 10° | 15.3° | 7.2 h | 11 | 107 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 18° | 12° | 16.4° | 8.2 h | 9 | 64 |
| MayMay | 62 | 22° | 17° | 19.3° | 9.2 h | 6 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 26° | 21° | 23.0° | 11.5 h | 3 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 23° | 25.0° | 12.2 h | 1 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 24° | 26.1° | 11.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 26° | 21° | 24.8° | 8.7 h | 7 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 22° | 17° | 22.6° | 7.0 h | 9 | 144 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 18° | 13° | 20.3° | 5.1 h | 13 | 221 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 14° | 9° | 17.7° | 4.8 h | 14 | 199 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
38.83° N, 20.70° E · 8 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Lefkada
The best time to visit Lefkada is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 221 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lefkada for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Lefkada month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January13° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Lefkada is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 157 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in January20February13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Lefkada is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in February24March15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Lefkada is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in March31April18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Lefkada is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in April62May22° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Lefkada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in May96June26° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In June, Lefkada is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in June100July29° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Lefkada is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in July100August29° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Lefkada is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in August95September26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In September, Lefkada is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in September62October22° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Lefkada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in October27November18° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Lefkada is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in November15December14° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Lefkada is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lefkada.
Lefkada in DecemberPlanning a trip to Lefkada
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lefkada
When is the best time to visit Lefkada?
The best time to visit Lefkada 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 Lefkada?
The sea temperature in Lefkada ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Lefkada in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Lefkada?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Lefkada?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 221 mm. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lefkada get?
Lefkada gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Lefkada in?
Lefkada uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lefkada?
A nonstop flight from London to Lefkada takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,160 km.
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