Lefkada Water Temperature
Updated Thu 12:54 (Europe/Athens)
Greece · Forecast updated Sep 24, 2026, 12:54 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.9°C
80.4°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 24, 2026, 12:54 (Europe/Athens). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.6°C above
The typical September average is 26.3°C (79.3°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 1.1°C
Seven-day average: 27.6°C, versus 28.6°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Lefkada, typical monthly averages range from about 16.4°C (61.5°F) in March to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Lefkada has been 28.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Lefkada, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9–17.9°C | 17.4°C / 63.3°F |
| February | 16.4–16.6°C | 16.5°C / 61.7°F |
| March | 15.9–16.9°C | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
| April | 16.3–18.3°C | 17.4°C / 63.3°F |
| May | 19.2–20.3°C | 19.9°C / 67.8°F |
| June | 24.0–24.9°C | 24.5°C / 76.1°F |
| July | 26.4–27.6°C | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| August | 26.2–28.7°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| September | 25.7–27.0°C | 26.3°C / 79.3°F |
| October | 22.9–24.6°C | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| November | 21.2–21.9°C | 21.5°C / 70.7°F |
| December | 17.9–19.2°C | 18.7°C / 65.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (38.71, 20.63). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Lefkada in January
Typical January water temperature near Lefkada is 17.4°C (63.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.9–17.9°C.
Lefkada in February
Typical February water temperature near Lefkada is 16.5°C (61.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.4–16.6°C.
Lefkada in March
Typical March water temperature near Lefkada is 16.4°C (61.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.9–16.9°C.
Lefkada in April
Typical April water temperature near Lefkada is 17.4°C (63.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.3–18.3°C.
Lefkada in May
Typical May water temperature near Lefkada is 19.9°C (67.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.2–20.3°C.
Lefkada in June
Typical June water temperature near Lefkada is 24.5°C (76.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.0–24.9°C.
Lefkada in July
Typical July water temperature near Lefkada is 26.8°C (80.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–27.6°C.
Lefkada in August
Typical August water temperature near Lefkada is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.2–28.7°C.
Lefkada in September
Typical September water temperature near Lefkada is 26.3°C (79.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.7–27.0°C.
Lefkada in October
Typical October water temperature near Lefkada is 23.5°C (74.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.9–24.6°C.
Lefkada in November
Typical November water temperature near Lefkada is 21.5°C (70.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.2–21.9°C.
Lefkada in December
Typical December water temperature near Lefkada is 18.7°C (65.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.9–19.2°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.6°C / 72.7°F | 24.8°C / 76.6°F | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| July | 26.1°C / 79.0°F | 27.6°C / 81.7°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| August | 27.2°C / 81.0°F | 28.5°C / 83.4°F | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| September | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2781 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Lefkada
Ionian island with Porto Katsiki and turquoise, sheltered swimming bays.
- Area
- Ionian Islands
Lefkada Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Lefkada today?
The current sea surface temperature near Lefkada is 26.9°C (80.4°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Lefkada?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.1°C (80.8°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Lefkada?
The water is typically coldest in March, at around 16.4°C (61.5°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Lefkada today?
At 26.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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