AI-generatedLeipsoi at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 645 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 43 m
Climate in Leipsoi
Leipsoi has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Leipsoi is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Leipsoi
The best time to visit Leipsoi is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to November. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 151 mm.
Leipsoi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Leipsoi in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Leipsoi in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Leipsoi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Leipsoi in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
07:2018:38
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 07:03–07:55 · evening 18:02–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:03 · evening 18:54–19:04
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 Leipsoi compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Leipsoi in October?
In October, Leipsoi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 41 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:20 – 18:38
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Leipsoi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Leipsoi: score 100 against 95. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 41 mm | 11 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 7 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Leipsoi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January16° · 4.7 h
In January, Leipsoi is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 141 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in January65February16° · 5.4 h
In February, Leipsoi is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in February84March17° · 6.8 h
In March, Leipsoi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in March97April19° · 8.4 h
In April, Leipsoi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in April100May22° · 9.5 h
In May, Leipsoi is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in May100June25° · 11.1 h
In June, Leipsoi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in June100July27° · 11.3 h
In July, Leipsoi is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in July98August27° · 10.8 h
In August, Leipsoi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in August100September26° · 9.4 h
In September, Leipsoi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in September95October23° · 7.6 h
In October, Leipsoi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 41 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in October79November20° · 5.8 h
In November, Leipsoi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 93 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in November67December17° · 4.4 h
In December, Leipsoi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 151 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Leipsoi.
Leipsoi in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Leipsoi
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (24°). 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) from April to May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 107 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 59 | 16° | 12° | 4.7 h | 13 | 141 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 16° | 12° | 5.4 h | 11 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 17° | 13° | 6.8 h | 7 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 19° | 15° | 8.4 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 100 | 22° | 18° | 9.5 h | 2 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 25° | 22° | 11.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 23° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 27° | 24° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 26° | 21° | 9.4 h | 2 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 23° | 19° | 7.6 h | 4 | 41 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 20° | 16° | 5.8 h | 9 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 17° | 13° | 4.4 h | 12 | 151 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Leipsoi
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 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Leipsoi, 67 % 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 Leipsoi: 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, Leipsoi has about 4 rainy days with 41 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Leipsoi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Leipsoi
How breezy and how cloudy Leipsoi 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.
In October, the wind in Leipsoi typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Leipsoi: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 Leipsoi
How often the day gets hot in Leipsoi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Leipsoi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Leipsoi
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Leipsoi 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.
Leipsoi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.6 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 3 h 40 min
- Distance
- 2,650 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- 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.
Good to know: Greece
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Greek
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +30
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Leipsoi vs Patmos
In October the holiday weather in Leipsoi and Patmos is about equally good (score 95 vs 97). During the day Patmos is 1 °C cooler than Leipsoi.
| in October | Leipsoi | Patmos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 22° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Leipsoi
When is the best time to visit Leipsoi?
The best time to visit Leipsoi is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Leipsoi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Leipsoi?
Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 151 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Leipsoi get?
Leipsoi gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Leipsoi in?
Leipsoi is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Leipsoi?
A nonstop flight from London to Leipsoi takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Leipsoi?
Leipsoi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 100, summer holidays 99, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 63.