In general the best time to visit Zakinthos Island is probably June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 27 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - November.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Zakinthos Island in different months
This is the average weather in Zakinthos Island for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 29 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +28°C.
April, May, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during October.
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 80 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 174 mm in November.
Climate in Zakinthos Island
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Zakinthos Island for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+23°C
+30°C
+35°C
+37°C
+40°C
+39°C
+35°C
+31°C
+26°C
+22°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+14°C
+14°C
+15°C
+17°C
+21°C
+25°C
+28°C
+28°C
+26°C
+22°C
+19°C
+16°C
Minimum Temperature
-2°C
-3°C
+1°C
+5°C
+8°C
+11°C
+14°C
+15°C
+11°C
+9°C
+5°C
+1°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
74
73
75
76
76
74
71
71
73
74
75
75
Rain, mm
137
105
76
42
18
8
4
5
48
111
174
158
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Sunny Days
5
5
7
10
14
22
29
27
16
11
5
4
Cloud Days
7
6
9
10
10
5
1
1
5
8
8
7
Rainy Days
17
16
14
10
7
3
1
2
7
11
15
18
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Zakinthos Island during the whole year:
The hottest month in Zakinthos Island is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Zakinthos Island looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Zakinthos Island is May with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Zakinthos Island during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 29 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 15 rainy days and 174 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zakinthos Island:
What is the hottest month in Zakinthos Island?
The hottest month in Zakinthos Island is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Zakinthos Island?
The coldest month in Zakinthos Island is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Zakinthos Island worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Zakinthos Island could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Zakinthos Island?
if you're looking to visit Zakinthos Island when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 4 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zakinthos Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.