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The Best Time to Visit Kefalonia

Kefalonia’s season runs May to October. Here is how the weather, sea temperature, crowds and wildlife change month by month, so you can pick the right week.

The Best Time to Visit Kefalonia

Kefalonia's holiday season runs from May to October. It is warm and dry right through summer, but the sea temperature, crowds and wildlife shift across the season, so the best month depends on what you want from the week.

When is the season in Kefalonia?

May to October. Outside these months many beach and watersport operations wind down. Our beach club, villa and sailing holidays run across this window.

Which month is best to visit Kefalonia?

  • May & June: green, warm and quieter, with the sea warming up. Great for activities and the start of turtle nesting.
  • July & August: hottest and busiest, warmest sea, steadiest watersport breeze. Book early.
  • September & October: warm sea, softer light, fewer crowds. A favourite for many returning guests.

What about sea turtles and wildlife?

Loggerhead turtles are around through the summer, feeding daily in Argostoli harbour and nesting on the south coast. For the detail, see our Kefalonia sea turtles guide and the best time to see them.

Pick your week

Whatever month suits, our Kefalonia holidays run all season. See the stays below, or read more things to do in Kefalonia.

Common questions

May to October. July and August are hottest with the warmest sea and steadiest watersport winds; May, June and September are warm but quieter on the beaches.

It warms through the season, coolest in May and at its warmest from July into September, comfortable for swimming and watersports right through summer.

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Every person in our UK office has stayed at the holiday you're looking at. Ask anything: which week is best, what to pack, which flight saves you a connection.

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