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- The best time to visit Zakinthos
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average UV index
The mountainous Navagio Beach in Zakynthos, Greece, with some cruise boats afloat the clear blue waters
The best time to visit Zakinthos
The best months for a swim in Zakinthos, Greece, are July through September, with a perfect temperature - varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), and scarce rainfall.
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Zakinthos, Greece, is a moderate winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.4°C (57.9°F) and an average low of 8.1°C (46.6°F). January is Zakinthos's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 14.4°C (57.9°F) and lows of 8.1°C (46.6°F). Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Zakinthos, is another mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.5°C (58.1°F) and 8.2°C (46.8°F). Zakinthos signifies an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14.5°C (58.1°F) in February, closely mirroring the 14.4°C (57.9°F) of January. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Zakinthos, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.1°C (61°F) and an average low of 9.2°C (48.6°F). The weather during March records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.1°C (61°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, the same as March, is another comfortable spring month in Zakinthos, Greece, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.9°C (66°F) and an average low of 11.1°C (52°F). The dawn of April sees an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 18.9°C (66°F), subtly contrasting with March's 16.1°C (61°F). Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Zakinthos, Greece, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°C (57.9°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F). May's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's comfortable 18.9°C (66°F) to a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Zakinthos, Greece, with an average temperature varying between 18.2°C (64.8°F) and 27.8°C (82°F). As Zakinthos transitions into June, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a warm 23.4°C (74.1°F) in May to a still moderately hot 27.8°C (82°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July is a hot summer month in Zakinthos, Greece, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 20.4°C (68.7°F). An excellent water temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and only 0.5 rainfall days, with 5mm (0.2") of accumulated rainfall, makes July a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Zakinthos, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 20.9°C (69.6°F). The perfect water temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) with 9mm (0.35") of accumulated rainfall and only 0.9 rainfall days, makes August a great period for swimming and other water activities. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Zakinthos, Greece, with an average temperature varying between 27.6°C (81.7°F) and 18.8°C (65.8°F). The ideal sea water temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and only 2.8 rainfall days, with 25mm (0.98") of accumulated rainfall, makes September the best time for swimming and other water activities. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Zakinthos, Greece, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.7°C (60.3°F) and max 23°C (73.4°F). October is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from 27.6°C (81.7°F) in September to a still warm 23°C (73.4°F). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another comfortable month in Zakinthos, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between max 19°C (66.2°F) and min 12.5°C (54.5°F). November reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a warm 23°C (73.4°F) in October to a refreshing 19°C (66.2°F). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Zakinthos, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 9.6°C (49.3°F). The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's comfortable 19°C (66.2°F) to a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F). Weather in December »
[Resources]Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the coldest in Zakinthos?
The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 14.4°C (57.9°F) and a low of 8.1°C (46.6°F).
How much does it rain in Zakinthos?
Throughout the year, in Zakinthos, Greece, there are 78.5 rainfall days, and 943mm (37.13") of precipitation is accumulated.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Zakinthos?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Zakinthos.
When is the sea coldest in Zakinthos?
With an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Zakinthos, Greece.
When are the longest days in Zakinthos?
June has the longest days of the year in Zakinthos, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
What month is the hottest in Zakinthos?
The highest temperatures in Zakinthos are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and a low of 20.4°C (68.7°F).
What is the least humid month in Zakinthos?
The least humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 59.3%.
What is the driest month in Zakinthos?
The month with the least rainfall in Zakinthos, Greece, is July, when the rain falls for 0.5 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
What month has the most sunshine in Zakinthos?
The month with the most sunshine in Zakinthos, Greece, is July, with an average of 13h of sunshine.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Zakinthos?
With an average maximum UV index of 10, July is the month with the highest UV index in Zakinthos, Greece.
When is the sea warmest in Zakinthos?
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F).
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Zakinthos?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. The next Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 03:00, and the time zone reverts from EET to EEST.
What is the most humid month in Zakinthos?
With an average relative humidity of 76%, November is the most humid month.
What is the wettest month in Zakinthos?
The month with the most rainfall in Zakinthos is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Zakinthos?
December has the shortest days of the year in Zakinthos, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Zakinthos?
With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Zakinthos, Greece.
Average temperature
Zakinthos, Greece
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°C).
Average humidity
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average humidity in January:
74.3% - Average humidity in February:
72.8% - Average humidity in March:
72.8% - Average humidity in April:
71.7% - Average humidity in May:
67.8% - Average humidity in June:
62.8%
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59.3%).
Average rainfall
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average rainfall in January:
150.4mm - Average rainfall in February:
112.8mm - Average rainfall in March:
89.6mm - Average rainfall in April:
51.3mm - Average rainfall in May:
17mm - Average rainfall in June:
7.2mm
- Average rainfall in July:
5mm - Average rainfall in August:
9.1mm - Average rainfall in September:
25.4mm - Average rainfall in October:
146.5mm - Average rainfall in November:
159.1mm - Average rainfall in December:
169.9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (169.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).
Average rainfall days
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average rainfall days in January:
12.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
11.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
8.2 days - Average rainfall days in April:
6.1 days - Average rainfall days in May:
2.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
1.1 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
0.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
0.9 days - Average rainfall days in September:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in November:
11 days - Average rainfall days in December:
13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.5 days).
Average sea temperature
Zakinthos, Greece
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.4°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 5min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 1min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 3min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 4min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 1min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average UV index
Zakinthos, Greece
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Zakinthos, Greece
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