Lefkada, Greece: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Ionian island reached by bridge with dramatic white-cliff beaches. Best for: couples, drivers, sailors.
The best months for vitamin D in Lefkada are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Lefkada month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.0 h | 2.8 | 19 min | 14°C | 11/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.4 h | 3.9 | 14 min | 15°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.3 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 16°C | 13/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.1 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 21°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.3 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 23°C | 7/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| September | Good | 7.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 26°C | 8/30 |
| October | Good | 5.5 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 23°C | 1/30 |
| November | Too cold | 2.8 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 18°C | 12/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.1 h | 2.3 | – | 14°C | 14/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Lefkada
Ionian island reached by bridge with dramatic white-cliff beaches. Hot, dry summers and a strong northern wind (the meltemi) in July and August. Many island hotels close and ferries run less often from November to March. May, June and September give good sun with fewer people.
In Lefkada afternoon highs average from 14°C in January to 32°C in July. The wettest month is December (about 14 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.2 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Lefkada
When is the best time to visit Lefkada for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Lefkada are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Lefkada?
Afternoon highs average from 14°C in January to 32°C in July. The wettest month is December, with about 14 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Lefkada?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.