Weather in Lefkada and Live Web cameras

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Weather in Lefkada at a glance

Best time to travel: May to September; April and October are also pleasant and warm
Daytime temperatures: Around 22 °C to 27 °C on average; July and August touch 30 °C and sometimes 33-35 °C
Sunbathing and relaxation: June to September
Hiking and walking: May, and September to November

Average temperatures by month

Typical average temperatures in Lefkada by month, in degrees Celsius. Figures are indicative.
Month	Day	Night	Sea
January	13 °C	7 °C	16 °C
February	13 °C	7 °C	15 °C
March	15 °C	8 °C	15 °C
April	18 °C	11 °C	16 °C
May	23 °C	15 °C	18 °C
June	27 °C	19 °C	22 °C
July	30 °C	22 °C	25 °C
August	30 °C	22 °C	26 °C
September	27 °C	19 °C	25 °C
October	23 °C	15 °C	22 °C
November	18 °C	12 °C	19 °C
December	15 °C	9 °C	17 °C

The climate in Lefkada

The weather in Lefkada is typically Mediterranean. It is characterised by hot and sunny summers and mild winters with high rainfalls. The best period for you to travel to Lefkada is from May to September. But even in April or October, the weather is also pleasant and warm. The range of average daytime temperatures is around 22 °C and 27 °C. May is usually a warm month, but keep in mind it may rain or even thunderstorm for a couple of days. In June the weather is hot and sunny. The maximum temperature normally fluctuates around 27 °C. At nights, remember to have a jacket with you. Most of the times, it has a slight breeze. July and August are the warmest months when the temperature touches 30 °C and sometimes it can touch even 33-35 °C. Luckily, the sea is quite cool and swimming is quite enjoyable! September and October have a nice average temperature and they are perfect for holidays. Sometimes the weather is a little shaky but it is just for a few days. Until mid-November the weather is still nice and it is a perfect time for those that want quiet and calm holidays.

Lefkada climate differs from the climate of other Ionian Islands due to its thermal winds that get really strong in some parts of the island; for that reason, the island is famous among the windsurfers (specially around Vasiliki) and kite surfers (around Lefkas town). Lefkada has a high level of humidity even during summertime, as an island it is surrounded by the sea. The villages in higher altitude like Karia and Sfakiotes provide dryer and cooler climate.

The best time to go to Lefkada for sunbathing and relaxation is from June to September. If you are sports lover also hiking and walking are also perfect in May and from September to November.

Live web cameras in Lefkada

Questions about the weather in Lefkada

When is the best time to travel to Lefkada?

The best period to travel to Lefkada is from May to September. Even in April or October the weather is pleasant and warm. For sunbathing and relaxation, June to September is best.

What are the average temperatures in Lefkada?

The range of average daytime temperatures is around 22 °C to 27 °C. July and August are the warmest months, when the temperature touches 30 °C and sometimes 33-35 °C.

Are there live web cameras in Lefkada?

Yes. This page links to live web cameras at Marina Lefkas and at Milos Beach.

Weather in Lefkada