On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Zakynthos. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Zakynthos. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Zakynthos for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Zakynthos for your holiday.
Climate Overview
8 °C to 31 °C
16 °C to 26 °C
0.2 – 5.91 in (2 – 13 Days of Rain)
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Best Time to Visit Zakynthos: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 14 °C | FebruaryFeb TemperaturesTemp. up to 15 °C Water max. 16 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 20 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zakynthos | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zakynthos |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zakynthos | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zakynthos | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zakynthos | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zakynthos | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C |
Climate Chart Zakynthos
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Zakynthos
In the following, you will find the climate table for Zakynthos, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 14° | 15° | 16° | 20° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
Night Temperature | 8° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 10° |
Water Temperature | 17° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° |
Precipitation (inch) | 4.76 | 3.66 | 3.07 | 1.85 | 0.63 | 0.28 | 0.2 | 0.43 | 1.02 | 5.2 | 5.47 | 5.91 |
Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 18.3 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (26 °C)
Coldest month: January (11 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 26 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all except February
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, October, and November
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 32.48 inch on 89 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Zakynthos Island: Navagio Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Tour
Tours
from 49 $ »
Enjoy a guided minibus tour to the northern landmarks of Zakynthos including the Navagio Viewpoint. Board a glass-bottom speedboat and visit the famous Navagio Shipwreck beach, Blue Caves.
From Porto Vromi: Navagio Shipwreck Beach Excursion by Boat
Tours
from 32 $ »
Cruise to one of the most famous beaches in the world and get dropped off at the magnificent Navagio Beach in Zakynthos. See the legendary shipwreck up close, and get the option to stay longer at the beach if you choose.
Zakynthos: Turtle Spotting Cruise on a Glass-Bottom Boat
Tours
from 32 $ »
Take unique photos of turtles at a close distance as you sail through the crystal clear waters on a glass-bottomed boat. Explore the amazing Keri caves and cross the famous Arches from underneath.
More attractions
Navagio Beach: Day Tour of Shipwreck Beach & the Blue Caves | From St.Nikolaos: Boat Cruise to Navagio Beach & Blue Caves | Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach, Viewpoint, Blue Caves Day Tour | Zakynthos: Island Day Trip with Turtles, Swimming, and Caves | Zakynthos: Half-Day Trip to Marathonisi and Keri Caves | Zakynthos Sunset Tour to Agalas with Damianos Cave | From Porto Vromi: Shipwreck Beach Private Boat Cruise |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Zakynthos
scattered clouds, 5.7 °C
Clouds: 40 % Wind: 0 mph
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 65 %
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 65 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 06:18 pm
The next days …
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5 °C to 7 °C | 4 °C to 8 °C | 7 °C to 9 °C | 6 °C to 9 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C | 7 °C to 11 °C |
5 °C to 7 °C | 4 °C to 8 °C | 7 °C to 9 °C | 6 °C to 9 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C | 7 °C to 11 °C |
Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 98 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 2 % | Clouds: 8 % | Clouds: 8 % |
No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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