Best time to visit Lesbos

Q: When is the best time to visit Lesbos?

The best time to visit Lesbos (Mitilini) is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Lesbos?

The hottest time of year in Mitilini, Lesbos is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Lesbos?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Mitilini, Lesbos with 142mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Lesbos?

The sunniest time of year in Mitilini, Lesbos is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 95% of daylight hours; that's 14 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Lesbos?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mitilini, Lesbos in August when the water temperature reaches 23°C.

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When is the best time to visit Lesbos?

The best time to visit Lesbos (Mitilini) is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Lesbos?

The hottest time of year in Mitilini, Lesbos is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lesbos?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Mitilini, Lesbos with 142mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lesbos?

The sunniest time of year in Mitilini, Lesbos is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 95% of daylight hours; that's 14 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Lesbos?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mitilini, Lesbos in August when the water temperature reaches 23°C.

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The weather guide for Lesbos (Mitilini) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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