Climate guide for Leros, Greece

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About Leros

Leros lies in the Dodecanese between Patmos and Kalymnos, a green island of deep inlets and hills that hide its towns from the sea. Agia Marina, Platanos and Pandeli sit around the main bay, Lakki has a harbour of Italian colonial-era buildings, and windmills stand on the ridge above Pandeli. The castle of Pandeli and the chapel of Agios Isidoros are among the landmarks, and ferries connect with Piraeus and Kos. May to October is the season, and winter is mild and quiet.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 4.5/10 in January to 9.8/10 in July; the safest picks are July, August, September.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 25°C and 0 mm of rain in July, with roughly 31 bright days. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in July. For better value, June scores 9.5/10 at lower-season rates.

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When to visit Leros: the short answer

The best time to visit Leros is July, followed by August, September. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 25°C with 0 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6/10.

Across the year Leros swings from 13°C in February to 25°C in August, a 12-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in July to 131 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Leros is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (25°C). Coolest: February (13°C). Driest: July (0 mm). Wettest: December (131 mm).

Leros month by month

January in Leros — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 131 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 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 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? July scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Leros: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

February averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

Flexible dates? July scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Leros — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 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, July is materially better in Leros — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

April in Leros — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

April averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 daylight hours.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? July scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Leros: strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 7.8/10

Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 21 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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, July is materially better in Leros — 2 points higher on the same scale.

June is one of the strongest months in Leros (4th)

Best window · 9.5/10

June averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Leros (4th of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Leros tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.8/10

July averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Leros at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August is one of the strongest months in Leros (2nd)

Best window · 9.8/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Leros at 9.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9.8/10.

Budget for 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September in Leros — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.8/10

With 23°C (74°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Leros at 9.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind July at 9.8/10.

Expect 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.

October holds up well in Leros — 5th best month

Good · 8.4/10

October averages 20°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 daylight hours.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Leros — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

November 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.

Rainfall runs 88 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 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, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Leros: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.8/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

131 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Leros — 5 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Leros, Greece?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Leros are July, August, September, June. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Leros year-round?
Leros has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in February to 25°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.5 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Leros?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Leros are January (4.5/10), December (4.8/10), February (5.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Leros?
December is the wettest month in Leros, averaging about 131 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Leros?
July sees the most sun in Leros, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Leros a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Leros is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, September, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Leros calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Leros: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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