Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands Weather & Climate: Greece

Climate by month across the Ionian Islands, Greece, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Ionian Islands

Whether you're visiting the Ionian Islands in Greece during the peak of August (28°C (82°F)) or the cooler months around February (14°C (57°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Laganas, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in the Ionian Islands during May, June, July, September, October and November is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (81°F).

Precipitation in the Ionian Islands varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in November with 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 5 mm (0.2 in). The period of June, July and August is the driest, with precipitation levels below 12 mm (0.5 in).

Explore the Ionian Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Ionian Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Laganas)

Popular cities by month

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Laganas Tsilivi Paleokastritsa Lefkada Town Kávos Vasilikós
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Climate map of the Ionian Islands

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Laganas 15°C (59°F) 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 25°C (77°F) 968 mm (38 in)
Tsilivi 15°C (59°F) 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 25°C (77°F) 990 mm (39 in)
Paleokastritsa 14°C (57°F) 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 25°C (77°F) 1208 mm (48 in) 2,550 hours
Lefkada Town 14°C (57°F) 28°C (82°F) 9°C (48°F) 24°C (75°F) 1197 mm (47 in)
Kávos 14°C (57°F) 28°C (82°F) 9°C (48°F) 24°C (75°F) 1236 mm (49 in) 2,550 hours
Vasilikós 15°C (59°F) 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 25°C (77°F) 1000 mm (39 in)

Places in the Ionian Islands, Greece

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