Elafonisi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Elafonisi, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Elafonisi receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 527 mm (21 in). The seasons in Elafonisi bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1 mm (0.04 in) over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Elafonisi Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Elafonisi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Elafonisi.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year