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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.9°C | 10°C | 167.7 mm | 14 | 7.8 h | 21.9 km/h | 17.8°C |
| Feb | 14.7°C | 10.3°C | 88 mm | 9 | 8.8 h | 20.9 km/h | 16.4°C |
| Mar | 15.9°C | 10.9°C | 87.2 mm | 11 | 10.0 h | 19.7 km/h | 16.1°C |
| Apr | 19°C | 13.2°C | 32.3 mm | 6 | 11.5 h | 18 km/h | 16.4°C |
| May | 23.2°C | 16.6°C | 29.9 mm | 5 | 12.2 h | 17.2 km/h | 18.9°C |
| Jun | 28.2°C | 21°C | 24.3 mm | 3 | 13.6 h | 16.7 km/h | 23.7°C |
| Jul | 31.5°C | 24°C | 6.2 mm | 1 | 13.7 h | 18.1 km/h | 26.5°C |
| Aug | 31.6°C | 24.5°C | 4.7 mm | 2 | 13.0 h | 17.8 km/h | 26.3°C |
| Sep | 27.6°C | 21.9°C | 66 mm | 6 | 11.1 h | 16.8 km/h | 25.6°C |
| Oct | 23.3°C | 18.5°C | 111 mm | 9 | 9.7 h | 16.6 km/h | 24.4°C |
| Nov | 19.4°C | 15.4°C | 181.2 mm | 13 | 7.9 h | 19.7 km/h | 21.5°C |
| Dec | 15.8°C | 12°C | 129.4 mm | 12 | 7.5 h | 19 km/h | 18.6°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Zakynthos
Zakynthos (Greece) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 19 °C. Daytime highs average 22 °C, while nights cool to about 17 °C. The destination sees roughly 928 mm of rainfall per year and 10.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 31.6 °C in August with only 2 rainy days. The sunniest month is July with 13.7 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 Zakynthos
When is the best time to visit Zakynthos?
The best time to visit Zakynthos: May, June, September and October – best in June (avg. 24.6 °C, 3 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Zakynthos?
The warmest month is August with an average of 28.1 °C and daytime highs around 31.6 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 12.0 °C and night-time lows around 10.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Zakynthos 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 Zakynthos?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 26.5 °C and coolest in March at 16.1 °C.