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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.8°C | 7.4°C | 170.4 mm | 14 | 6.9 h | 24.9 km/h | 16.2°C |
| Feb | 13.1°C | 8°C | 86.3 mm | 10 | 8.6 h | 24 km/h | 15.5°C |
| Mar | 14.7°C | 9.2°C | 87.8 mm | 11 | 9.5 h | 22.8 km/h | 16.2°C |
| Apr | 18.5°C | 12°C | 61.1 mm | 8 | 11.2 h | 19.3 km/h | 16.4°C |
| May | 23.2°C | 16.3°C | 33.3 mm | 6 | 12.8 h | 18.6 km/h | 18.4°C |
| Jun | 27.8°C | 20.7°C | 23.6 mm | 4 | 13.7 h | 19.2 km/h | 22.5°C |
| Jul | 31.3°C | 23.3°C | 4.4 mm | 1 | 13.9 h | 23.3 km/h | 25.2°C |
| Aug | 31.5°C | 23.7°C | 3.1 mm | 1 | 13.0 h | 23.7 km/h | 25.2°C |
| Sep | 27.4°C | 20.5°C | 26 mm | 3 | 11.6 h | 21.3 km/h | 23.2°C |
| Oct | 22.1°C | 16.3°C | 56.1 mm | 5 | 9.8 h | 20.4 km/h | 21.5°C |
| Nov | 17.7°C | 12.9°C | 106 mm | 9 | 8.2 h | 21.4 km/h | 19.9°C |
| Dec | 13.7°C | 9.6°C | 134.9 mm | 11 | 7.1 h | 22.5 km/h | 17.9°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Lesbos
Lesbos (Greece) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 18 °C. Daytime highs average 21 °C, while nights cool to about 15 °C. The destination sees roughly 793 mm of rainfall per year and 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 31.5 °C in August with only 1 rainy days. The sunniest month is July with 13.9 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 1 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (14 rainy days), driest month is July (1).
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Frequently asked questions about Lesbos
When is the best time to visit Lesbos?
The best time to visit Lesbos: May, June, September and October – best in June (avg. 24.3 °C, 4 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Lesbos?
The warmest month is August with an average of 27.6 °C and daytime highs around 31.5 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 9.6 °C and night-time lows around 7.4 °C.
How many rainy days does Lesbos have?
January has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is July with 1 rainy day.
What is the sea temperature near Lesbos?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 25.2 °C and coolest in February at 15.5 °C.