Zakynthos Weather

The weather of Zakynthos is a typical Mediterranean climate featuring hot, sunny summers and mild, rainy winters. During winter, rainfall is quite high. The levels of humidity are high throughout the year, too; those are the reasons for the fertility of the island's land.

In brief, the weather in Zakynthos is very pleasant between May and September since the days are sunny and the sea is warm. The hottest month is August. Rain is common during the low season.
June to August is the ideal period for visitors seeking sunlight. Learn more about when to visit Zakynthos.

Below, you will find the average temperatures. We also provide information about the weather by month.

Average High & Low Air Temperature (in °C/°F)

Months Air High Air Low Sea Rainfall Sunshine
April 19.5°C/67°F 11°C/52°F 16°C/61°F 8 days 8 Hours
May 25°C/77°F 14.5°C/58°F 19°C/66°F 4 days 10 Hours
June 30°C/86°F 18.5°C/65°F 22.5°C/72°F 2 days 11 Hours
July 32.5°C/90°F 21°C/70°F 25°C/77°F 1 day 12 Hours
August 33°C/91°F 21°C/70°F 26.5°C/80°F 2 days 12 Hours
September 28°C/82°F 18.5°C/65°F 25.5°C/79°F 5 days 10 Hours
October 24°C/75°F 15°C/59°F 23°C/73°F 7 days 7 Hours

 

Weather by month

Discover the weather in Corfu by month:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

January

The average temperature is 10.9 °C/52°F (maximum: 14.1°C/57.5°F | minimum: 7.7 °C/45.8°F)
The temperature may drop to 1.5°C/34.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 17.5°C/64°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 10 hours and the sunshine around 4 hours.
Humidity reaches 78% and the average speed of the wind is 10 kph (6 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 16°C/60.5°F. Thus, the sea is cold.

February

The average temperature is 11.2°C/52°F (maximum: 14.6°C/58.3°F | minimum: 7.7°C/45.9°F).
The temperature may drop to 2°C/35.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 18.5°C/65.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 11 hours and the sunshine around 5 hours.
Humidity reaches 76% and the average speed of the wind is 11 kph (7 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 15°C/59.5°F. Thus, the sea is cold.

March

The average temperature is 12.7°C/55°F (maximum:16.5°C/61.7°F | minimum: 8.8 °C/47.9°F).
The temperature may drop to 3.5°C/38°F on the coldest nights and reach 20.5°C/69.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 12 hours and the sunshine around 6 hours.
Humidity reaches 74% and the average speed of the wind is 11 kph (7 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 15°C/59.5°F. Thus, the sea is cold.

April

The average temperature is 15.3°C/60°F (maximum: 19.5°C/67.2°F | minimum: 11°C/51.9°F).
The temperature may drop to 6°C/42.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 24.5°C/76.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 13 hours and the sunshine around 8 hours.
Humidity reaches 72% and the average speed of the wind is 9 kph (6 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 16°C/61°F. Thus, the sea is cold.

May

The average temperature is 19.6°C/67°F (maximum: 24.7°C/76.5°F | minimum: 14.6°C/58.2°F).
The temperature may drop to 10°C/49.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 30°C/85.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 14 hours and the sunshine around 10 hours.
Humidity reaches 67% and the average speed of the wind is 9 kph (6 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 19°C/66°F. Thus, the sea is quite cool.

June

The average temperature is 24°C/75°F (maximum: 29.6°C/85.2°F | minimum: 18.5°C/65.3°F).
The temperature may drop to 14°C/57.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 35°C/95.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 15 hours and the sunshine around 11 hours.
Humidity reaches 60% and the average speed of the wind is 9 kph (5 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 22.5°C/72.5°F. Thus, the sea is cool.

July

The average temperature is 26.6°C/80°F (maximum: 32.4 °C/90.4°F | minimum: 20.8°C/69.4°F).
The temperature may drop to 17°C/63°F on the coldest nights and reach 37 °C/98.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 14.5 hours and the sunshine around 12 hours.
Humidity reaches 57% and the average speed of the wind is 9 kph (6 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 25°C/77°F. Thus, the sea is warm.

August

The average temperature is 27.1°C/80°F (maximum: 32.8°C/91°F | minimum: 21.4°C/70.5°F).
The temperature may drop to 18°C/64.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 37 °C/98.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 13.5 hours and the sunshine around 12 hours.
Humidity reaches 59% and the average speed of the wind is 8 kph (5 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 26.5°C/79.5°F. Thus, the sea is warm.

September

The average temperature is 23.4°C/74°F (maximum: 28.1°C/82.7°F | minimum: 18.6 °C/65.5°F).
The temperature may drop to 14.5°C/58°F on the coldest nights and reach 32.5°C/90.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 12.5 hours and the sunshine around 10 hours.
Humidity reaches 68% and the average speed of the wind is 8 kph (5 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 25.5°C/77.5°F. Thus, the sea is warm.

October

The average temperature is 19.5°C/67°F (maximum: 23.7°C/74.7°F | minimum: 15.2°C/59.4°F).
The temperature may drop to 10°C/50.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 28°C/82°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 11 hours and the sunshine around 7 hours.
Humidity reaches 74% and the average speed of the wind is 8 kph (5 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 23°C/73.5°F. Thus, the sea is cool.

November

The average temperature is 15.6°C/60°F (maximum: 19.2°C/66.5°F | minimum: 12°C/53.7°F).
The temperature may drop to 6°C/42.5°F on the coldest nights and reach 23.5°C/74.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 10 hours and the sunshine around 5 hours.
Humidity reaches 78% and the average speed of the wind is 10 kph (6 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F. Thus, the sea is cold.

December

The average temperature is 12.4°C/54°F (maximum: 15.6°C/60.2°F | minimum: 9.2 °C/48.5°F).
The temperature may drop to 3°C/37°F on the coldest nights and reach 19.5°C/67.5°F on the warmest days.
The day lasts 9.5 hours and the sunshine around 4 hours.
Humidity reaches 79% and the average speed of the wind is 10 kph (6 mph).
The sea temperature is approximately 17.5°C/63.5°F. Thus, the sea is cold.

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