When is the best time to visit Lemnos, Greece?

In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Lemnos are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

What is the weather like in Lemnos year-round?

Lemnos has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 10°C in February to 28°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.5 and 10.0 out of 10.

Which months should I avoid in Lemnos?

The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Lemnos are December (4.5/10), January (5.1/10), November (5.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

When is the rainy season in Lemnos?

December is the wettest month in Lemnos, averaging about 101 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 2 mm.

Which is the sunniest month in Lemnos?

July sees the most sun in Lemnos, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.

Is Lemnos a good destination for beach and coastal travel?

Lemnos is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.

How is the bestime.to score for Lemnos calculated?

Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Lemnos: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Best Time to Visit Lemnos: June, July, August

January in Lemnos — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

Expect 10°C (50°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Lemnos — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

February in Lemnos — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

Expect 10°C (49°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Lemnos — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

March in Lemnos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Lemnos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 54 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Lemnos — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

May holds up well in Lemnos — 5th best month

Good · 7.8/10

May averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 daylight hours.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? June scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Lemnos tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 10/10

With 24°C (76°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 20 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lemnos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July is one of the strongest months in Lemnos (2nd)

Best window · 10/10

Days in July average 28°C (82°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lemnos at 10/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 10/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August ranks 3rd of 12 for Lemnos — one of the best windows

Best window · 10/10

August averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 daylight hours.

A 10/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lemnos (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Lemnos — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 daylight hours.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lemnos (4th of 12); only June scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October holds up well in Lemnos — 6th best month

Good · 7.6/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Lemnos — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

November in Lemnos: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Lemnos — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.

December in Lemnos — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

December averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Monthly rainfall reaches 101 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? June scores 5.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.