Zakynthos Town at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 732 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Zakynthos Town
Zakynthos Town has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Zakynthos Town is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Zakynthos Town in October?
In October, Zakynthos Town is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:43 – 19:01
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %60 %
- Seaweight 25 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
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 Zakynthos Town
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.2 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Zakynthos Town ranges from 15.5 °C in March 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 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 24.8 and 27.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.4° | 15.5° | 17.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.6° | 14.8° | 16.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.5° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.4° | 15.9° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.0° | 18.2° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.6° | 21.8° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.9° | 23.7° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 24.8° | 27.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.0° | 22.2° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.7° | 19.5° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.1° | 17.1° | 19.2° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Zakynthos Town
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 7.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Zakynthos Town, 64 % 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 Zakynthos Town: 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, Zakynthos Town has about 8 rainy days with 90 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 | 17 | 13° | 9° | 16.4° | 5.7 h | 12 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 14° | 8° | 15.6° | 6.2 h | 11 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 16° | 10° | 15.5° | 7.5 h | 10 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 19° | 12° | 16.4° | 8.8 h | 7 | 40 |
| MayMay | 67 | 23° | 16° | 19.0° | 9.4 h | 5 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 27° | 20° | 22.6° | 11.8 h | 2 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 22° | 24.9° | 12.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 23° | 26.1° | 11.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 27° | 20° | 25.2° | 8.9 h | 7 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 23° | 17° | 23.0° | 7.2 h | 8 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 19° | 14° | 20.7° | 5.3 h | 12 | 130 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 15° | 10° | 18.1° | 5.0 h | 13 | 116 |
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)
37.78° N, 20.90° E · 8 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Zakynthos Town
The best time to visit Zakynthos Town 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 March to June and from September to November. Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is November with 130 mm.
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Your best months: July – September
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
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Zakynthos Town month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January13° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Zakynthos Town is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in January21February14° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In February, Zakynthos Town is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in February26March16° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In March, Zakynthos Town is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in March35April19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Zakynthos Town is mild: daytime highs average 19 °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 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in April67May23° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Zakynthos Town is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °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 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in May95June27° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In June, Zakynthos Town is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in June100July30° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Zakynthos Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 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 Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in July100August30° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Zakynthos Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °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 17 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 Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in August96September27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In September, Zakynthos Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in September70October23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Zakynthos Town is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in October30November19° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Zakynthos Town is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in November18December15° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Zakynthos Town is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zakynthos Town.
Zakynthos Town in DecemberPlanning a trip to Zakynthos Town
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2,260 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 Zakynthos Town
When is the best time to visit Zakynthos Town?
The best time to visit Zakynthos Town 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 Zakynthos Town?
The sea temperature in Zakynthos Town ranges from 15.5 °C in March 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 Zakynthos Town in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Zakynthos Town?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Zakynthos Town?
Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is November with 130 mm. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zakynthos Town get?
Zakynthos Town gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Zakynthos Town in?
Zakynthos Town uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zakynthos Town?
A nonstop flight from London to Zakynthos Town takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,260 km.
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