Monthly climate guide
Lefkada weather in January
January in Lefkada is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (46°F). The month usually brings about 123 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Lefkada is usually about 3°C warmer than Ioannina, 90 km away, in January.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Lefkada — roughly 59% more rain than average.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 66%.
January is typically Lefkada's coolest month.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
123 mm
wet
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Lefkada weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 8°C / 46°F | 123 mm | 75% | 66% |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 9°C / 48°F | 112 mm | 76% | 65% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 10°C / 50°F | 86 mm | 75% | 59% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 45 mm | 72% | 51% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm | 71% | 48% |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 32 mm | 68% | 28% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 74°F | 17 mm | 63% | 14% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 76°F | 21 mm | 60% | 16% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 22°C / 71°F | 85 mm | 64% | 33% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 17°C / 63°F | 97 mm | 70% | 47% |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 14°C / 57°F | 138 mm | 73% | 59% |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 10°C / 50°F | 135 mm | 73% | 61% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Lefkada?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lefkada →Other Greece cities in January
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Lefkada in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Lefkada?
January is cool in Lefkada, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Lefkada in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lefkada in January?
Lefkada typically gets around 123 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lefkada (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.