Lefkas

What’s the weather like in Lefkas in December?

December is one of the coolest months of the year for Lefkas; it’s also the wettest month too. Winters on the island are a lot colder than its hot summer months, but you’ll still find it to be warmer than a winter’s day back home. There’ll be less sunbathing and more exploring due to the weather in Lefkas in December.

Geographical influences

As Lefkas is one of Greece’s Ionian Islands, it experiences a typical Mediterranean climate. Summers can get really hot and winters are much cooler. The beaches on the island are fairly sheltered, although the ones along the southern coast tend to be windier than those on the north. The island has some mountainous areas, which tend to be a lot cooler than the coast.

Averages

The Lefkas weather in December can be quite cool, with an average temperature of 10˚C. At the most, you can expect to experience highs of 13˚C and lows of around 7˚C. But, although it can get fairly chilly, it’s still not as cold as the UK. Lefkas sees its largest amount of rainfall in the month of December, too. There’s an average of 184mm of rain throughout the month, which equates to around 14 rainy days. You’d have to be pretty brave to want to take a dip in the sea in December as the sea temperature averages just 17˚C.