Kefalonia holiday weather

Kefalonia or Cephalonia. The hottest months are July and August with average highs of 29°C. It is common for the temperature to sit in the low 30s for long periods.

Summer is hot and dry with a great deal of sunshine. The temperatures really begin to pick up in late May and last right through until October.

Between these months the average high stays in the 20s.

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Kefalonia as a holiday destination, is the largest of the Ionian Islands, the island of Kefalonia is where you will find a relaxed family-oriented holiday, on an island where Venetian fortresses meet quiet fishing villages.


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August is also the driest month. While the island is in the path of the northeast meltemi winds, these aren’t as strong in the summer months so sometimes there isn’t that cooling breeze to temper the scorching summer highs.

The water temperature sits in the mid 20’s - ideal for taking part in various water sports and to provide cooling relief.

Spring and autumn on Kefalonia are very pleasant times to visit, though spring time is sunnier and drier than autumn. Spring sees temperatures of about 15°C to 18°C, 7 to 8 hours of sunlight per day and very enjoyable conditions. Autumn is slightly warmer than spring but sees more rainfall.


Winters on the Greek island are mild but wet - it is the significant rainfall during this period that keeps the island green and lush for the remainder of the year. The average high is around 12°C and the average low is about 5°C for much of the season. December is slightly warmer than January and February, but also wetter and more overcast. Rainfall is high throughout but does decrease as the season progresses.
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Kefalonia is ideal for beach lovers with golden or red sandy beaches and turquoise seas you will never want to leave.

Recently made famous by the book and film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was filmed here.

Kefalonia holiday resorts
1. Southern Kefalonia
From busy and popular Lassi, set behind the popular beaches of Plati and Makris Yialos, to the limestone pebbles and dramatic coastline of Trapezaki and Lourdas, Kefalonia's southern coastline reinvents itself with consummate ease. Beyond Lourdas, scenery and seashore open out into wide and sandy vistas with resorts such as Katelios and Skala cashing in on their endless beaches on Kefalonia's southern coast.

2. Eastern Kefalonia
Beyond Skala, the port of Poros with its pebble beaches, retro feel and lively community feel offer a refreshing alternative to the more recent development of Lassi. In the north east of Kefalonia (Cephalonia), the ports of Sami and the attractive and friendly village of Agia Efimia offer yet another experience of Kefalonia (Cephalonia), together with unrivalled views east to Ithaca.

3. Northern Kefalonia
In the far north on the Erissos peninsula, cypress forest and forgotten villages, together with a rocky and ragged coastline transform Kefalonia (Cephalonia) into a melancholic window on a distant past. Here the Venetian villages of Fiscardo and Assos with their neoclassical proportions stand as two fine examples of this traditional architecture.

4. Western Kefalonia
Along the west coast of Kefalonia (Cephalonia) are some truly spectacular beaches, such as Myrtos and Petani. The largely unknown region Paliki, set out into the western sea, is one of the most fertile on the island and has a patchwork of fields and tiny villages just waiting for the adventurous visitor to call. Along its southern shore the resort of Xi, with its fine red sand and bleached cotton sun umbrellas, seems caught in a charming time-warp.

5. Central Kefalonia
At the heart of Kefalonia (Cephalonia) lies the great and imposing bulk of Mount Enos that rises to almost 5,000 feet. Dominating vistas from almost any point on the island, the Black Mountain is so high as to have its own ecosystem. At its foot the Omala valley, with its monastic past is a key centre in the production of the Kefalonia's most famous wine, Robolla.
Wherever you choose to go on your Kefalonia (Cephalonia) holiday you are sure to be impressed by the epic scale of the island. Once you leave your resort, however, and begin to explore, it is the unending variety that never fails to surprise.

Eating Out: Plenty of international cuisine and local classic Greek dishes at reasonable prices. Plenty of bars and Tavernas can be found lining the harbour at Sami or at Lixouri try eating out at the village square and watch the evening go by.

Night on the town: Argostoli has a good choice of bars, Bouzouki clubs and discos, but Kefalonia's nightlife is generally laid back and centred around restaurants and good company.

Shopping: Jewellery, arts and crafts and leather are good buys in Argostoli, the island's capital. Also look out for the local cheeses and thyme honey.

Day trips: In addition to the rugged beauty of the national park, other notable sites around Kefalonia include: Venetian fortress at Assos, Drogarati Caves and underground lake at Mellisani.

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