Lefkas

What’s the weather like in Lefkas in August?

August is the hottest month of the year to visit the Greek island of Lefkas. If you go on holiday to Lefkas in August, you can expect to enjoy hot, sunny days and mild evenings, with very minimal rainfall. It’s perfect if you want to spend lazy days on the beach or by the pool, soaking up the sun.

Geographical influences

Lefkas is one of Greece’s Ionian Islands, so summers here are hot and sunny. The beaches are often sheltered, so they can feel particularly warm around this time of year. If you want to head out and see the sights, you’ll need plenty of water and will have to make sure you seek shade at the hottest times. But if you head into the island’s more mountainous regions, you’ll find it to be much cooler up there.

Averages

The average temperature in Lefkas in August is 25˚C, so you’ll be able to enjoy plenty of sunshine as you go about your holiday. It can often creep up to 29˚C or so, so make sure you pack plenty of sun cream. Temperatures only drop to lows of 20˚C in August, so you don’t need to take too many warm clothes with you. And the average rainfall for this time of year is only 16mm in the month, with rain only falling on approximately three days. If you love swimming in the sea on holiday, August is the best time to do this in Lefkas, as the water is around 26˚C.