What’s the climate like in Zakynthos?
The current climate in Zakynthos features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Zakynthos in recent years was 41°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 5°C in January 2017.
On average, Zakynthos receives 896 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Zakynthos is based on weather data from Zakynthos (city). Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Zakynthos to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Zakynthos?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Zakynthos is March through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Zakynthos. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Zakynthos
The climate table of Zakynthos shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 155 | 90 | 77 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 4,8 | 6,0 | 56 | 108 | 180 | 158 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
- Precipitation: 896 mm per year, averaging 75 mm per month
- Driest months: 4,8 mm in July, 6,0 mm in August and 14 mm in May
- Wettest months: 180 mm in November, 158 mm in December and 155 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Zakynthos
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zakynthos, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Zakynthos
This graph shows how much rainfall Zakynthos, Greece, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Zakynthos
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zakynthos, Greece. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Zakynthos
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zakynthos, Greece. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zakynthos
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zakynthos, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Zakynthos
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Average Weather in Zakynthos by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zakynthos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
