Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Zakynthos
An Ionian island, also known as Zante, famous for Navagio shipwreck beach, sea caves and loggerhead turtles.
Best time to visit: June and September for warm sea and calmer resorts; July and August are hottest.
Local tip: Check that Navagio is open before booking; access has been restricted at times because of rockfalls.
Getting around: A hire car or scooter is the easiest way to explore; boat trips go to the caves and Navagio.
Good to know: Some beaches on Laganas Bay have restrictions during turtle nesting season, from May to October.
What to plan your trip around
- Navagio (Shipwreck Beach)
A cove with a rusting wreck under white cliffs.
- Blue Caves
Sea caves with bright blue water on the north coast.
- Laganas Bay
A marine park where loggerhead turtles nest.
- Bochali
A hill above Zakynthos Town with views over the harbour.
Zakynthos weather by month
Zakynthos weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Zakynthos gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 11°C | 111 mm | 74% |
| February | 14°C | 12°C | 93 mm | 75% |
| March | 15°C | 13°C | 74 mm | 77% |
| April | 18°C | 15°C | 33 mm | 76% |
| May | 21°C | 18°C | 24 mm | 76% |
| June | 25°C | 22°C | 23 mm | 73% |
| July | 28°C | 25°C | 10 mm | 70% |
| August | 29°C | 26°C | 14 mm | 67% |
| September | 27°C | 24°C | 72 mm | 68% |
| October | 23°C | 20°C | 101 mm | 72% |
| November | 19°C | 17°C | 115 mm | 72% |
| December | 16°C | 13°C | 134 mm | 72% |
Zakynthos through the year
January · 14° / 11°C · 111 mm
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
April · 18° / 15°C · 33 mm
- Good walking weather for combining Blue Caves and Navagio (Shipwreck Beach) in one day.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
July · 28° / 25°C · 10 mm
- Rain is well below Zakynthos's usual level (around 85% less).
- Only one month is warmer in Zakynthos than July.
October · 23° / 20°C · 101 mm
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Zakynthos.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
The best time to visit Zakynthos is April, May and June, when average highs are 18–25°C and rainfall is around 27 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Zakynthos, season by season
December – February
Rainy15° / 12°C · 113 mm
The wettest part of the year. Showers are likely, so pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
March – May
Best time18° / 15°C · 44 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good28° / 24°C · 16 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Zakynthos?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Zakynthos in April, May and June. Average highs are then 18–25°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Zakynthos?
- In April, Zakynthos averages 18°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 33 mm of rain and 48% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Zakynthos?
- August is the warmest month in Zakynthos, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
- What is the coldest month in Zakynthos?
- January is the coldest month in Zakynthos: average highs of 14°C, dropping to 11°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Zakynthos?
- December is the wettest month in Zakynthos with about 134 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 10 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Zakynthos?
- January is the least pleasant month in Zakynthos, with average highs of just 14°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Zakynthos?
- Yes. March sits just outside the best months for Zakynthos, with average highs of 15°C and about 74 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Zakynthos before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Zakynthos from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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