- Temperature
- 8–32°C
- Snowfall
- None documented
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: holiday-weather.com, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- July and August are peak tourist season with intense heat (30–35°C (86–95°F)); consider May or September–October for warm weather with fewer crowds and lower heat.
- December brings the heaviest rainfall (170mm) and is part of low tourist season; pack waterproofs if visiting November–February.
- Sea temperature drops below 18°C (64°F) November–May, making swimming uncomfortable despite mild air temperatures.
- Northwest winds in summer provide cooling relief and have made Zante a windsurfing destination.
- The island is sheltered from northern Greek cold winds by mainland mountains, keeping winters mild compared to mainland Greece.
Overview
Mediterranean climate with long, hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. No snowfall.
Snowfall
None documented
Peak Season
- Characteristics
- Hot, sunny with up to 13 hours of daily sunlight
- Rainfall Summary
- Minimal rainfall, mostly dry
- Temperature Low Celsius
- 20
- Temperature High Celsius
- 32
- Temperature Low Fahrenheit
- 68
- Temperature High Fahrenheit
- 90
Months
- June
- July
- August
- September
Off Peak Season
- Characteristics
- Mild winters with frequent rainstorms
- Rainfall Summary
- Rainy, with December being the wettest month
- Temperature Low Celsius
- 8
- Temperature High Celsius
- 16
- Temperature Low Fahrenheit
- 46
- Temperature High Fahrenheit
- 61
Months
- November
- December
- January
- February
Sea Temperature
- Warmest Month
- August at 26.5°C (80°F)
- Coldest Months
- February-March at 15°C (59°F)
- Swimming Comfort Range
- Comfortable from June-October; cold October-May
Seasonal Breakdown
Autumn
- Months
- Mid-September to November
- Rainfall
- Increases significantly; rainstorms every few days
- Temperature Range
- 23°C (73°F) in October, dropping to 19°C (66°F) by November
- Notes
- Mild but increasingly rainy
Spring
- Months
- March to May
- Rainfall
- Decreases quickly; May is very dry
- Temperature Range
- 16°C (61°F) in March, 19°C (66°F) in April, 23°C (73°F) in May
- Notes
- Rain-fed vegetation, increasing sunshine, warm enough for outdoor activities
Summer
- Months
- June to mid-September
- Rainfall
- Negligible
- Temperature Range
- Maximum often exceeds 30°C (86°F), can reach 35°C (95°F), exceptionally up to 40°C (104°F) in August
- Notes
- Sea breezes provide relief from heat. Warmest and driest season.
Winter
- Months
- December to February
- Rainfall
- December is wettest with 170mm; January around 160mm
- Temperature Range
- Coldest month (January) averages 11°C (52°F), highs around 14°C (57°F)
- Notes
- Mild winters by northern European standards. Cloudy with alternating sunny and stormy periods.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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