In Lesbos, an island of the Eastern Aegean Sea, belonging to the group of the
, located at 38 degrees north latitude, a short distance from the Turkish coast, the climate is
, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. The daily average temperature ranges from 9.5 °C (49 °F) in January to 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in July and August.
amounts to 670 millimeters (26.5 inches) per year and is concentrated between November and March; it often occurs in the form of thunderstorm, and sometimes can be abundant. In summer, basically it never rains. In the interior of the island, there are some hilly areas, culminating in Mount Lepetymnos and Mount Olympos, both more than 900 meters (3,000 feet) high. Some areas of the island are green, while others, in particular the western one, are more arid.
, from December to mid-March, is quite mild: daytime temperatures hover about 12/13 °C (54/55 °F). The rains are quite frequent, but there are also sunny days. Cold air masses from the north can lead to cold periods, with maximum temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F); moreover, the wind can increase the feeling of cold. Sometimes, it can even snow.
, from mid-March to May, is mild, and becomes progressively warmer over the weeks, with more sunshine and less rain.
, from June to mid-September, is hot and sunny, though the sea breeze rises in the afternoon. The
, the wind from the north-west, blows by mid-May, cooling the air, but with lower intensity than on the islands of the Central Aegean Sea. Periods of intense heat, with highs about 35 °C (95 °F), are quite frequent, and sometimes, the temperature can reach as high as 38/40 °C (100/104 °F).
, from mid-September to November, is often sunny and pleasantly warm at the beginning, and gradually becomes milder, and also wetter.
in Lesbos is great in summer, when clear skies prevail, and it is very good in spring, while in autumn and winter, there are sunny periods, but also others characterized by clouds and rain.
in this part of the Aegean Sea is never very high, however, it reaches a maximum of 23 °C (73 °F) in July and August.
to go to Lesbos for a beach holiday runs from June to mid-September. In early June, it can still be a little cool in the evening: for safety, you can bring a sweatshirt.
In May, not only the sea is still a bit cold, but also the air can be cool for sunbathing, at least on certain days.
If you want to visit the ruins of ancient Greece or the Middle Ages, the best time is spring, in April and May, while summer can be hot. You can also choose autumn, at least until October, while later, the rains increase.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.5 °C and a maximum of
12.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.6 °C in January 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
13.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.4 °C in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
26.2 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.2 °C, with a minimum of
8.4 °C and a maximum of
15.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.4 °C in March 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.6 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
30.4 °C in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.4 °C, with a minimum of
15.6 °C and a maximum of
25.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
9 °C in May 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.1 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.4 °C in June 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
42.4 °C in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only
6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.6 °C in July 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only
2 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
32.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.4 °C in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
41.4 °C in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
19.1 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
11.2 °C in September 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.1 °C, with a minimum of
15.3 °C and a maximum of
22.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
17.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in November 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11 °C, with a minimum of
8.2 °C and a maximum of
13.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.4 °C in December 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.