Today's weather for Kavos, Greece19th Jul 2008 06:00

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Weather Overview for Kavos

Kavos is the party capital of Corfu Island, and one of the most popular spots in Greece for young revellers looking for a party holiday. Corfu is the most northerly of the Greek islands and lies just off the coast at the border between Greece and Albania. Its only 3km to the mainland at it’s closest in the north. Kavos is situated on the southern tip of the island and looks over at the Greek mainland a little over 20kms away.

Kavos enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with long hot summers. Winters are a little cool and can be quite wet. Corfu is the wettest of the Greek islands and also the coolest on average.

SUMMER is a time of guaranteed sunshine. It isn’t quite as hot as many of the other Greek islands but daily highs of 30C have helped to turn Kavos into the popular summer holiday destination it is today. Recent years have seen Kavos experience a number of intense heat-waves where temperatures have risen up into the 40s.

The hottest summer days are however tempered by the cooling sea breezes, making for comfortable temperatures. These winds are at their strongest in July and August when the Meltimi wind blows, which coincides well with the hottest summer weather.

Rainfall is very low in summer at around 15 to 20mm meaning you are guaranteed good sunny weather at this time. Daily sunshine hours average an excellent 11 to 12 hours in the peak summer months.

The sea temperature at this time of year is very warm too, peaking at 24C in late summer, and so perfect for swimming.

WINTER can get quite cool in Kavos, certainly more so than the other Greek islands. Rainfall is quite frequent too with the wettest month December averaging around 150mm.

Temperatures can drop to the low single digits in mid-winter though temperatures below freezing are almost unheard of.

Sunny winter days can still be quite frequent and pleasant, with temperatures in the low teens. However it is quite possible to get a few consecutive days of stormy windy weather.

The town becomes very quiet in the winter and many of the hotels and restaurants are shut. In addition, getting ferries to and from the island are much less frequent and the seas can get quite rough at stormy times. Some people do enjoy this much quieter time of year however, without the throngs of drunken holiday makers. It is also a much cheaper to stay on the island at this time and temperatures are certainly warmer than the cold of northern Europe.

AUTUMN and SPRING are for some the most agreeable time to visit; it depends what you are looking for in your holiday however. Those looking for a party holiday will find it very quiet and a little dull, but if you are looking to relax and explore the area in relative peace and without searing temperatures it’s a great time.

Late spring and early autumn often have great weather with daily highs in the 20s and low to moderate rainfall. It doesn’t start to get cool until November in the autumn and warmer weather arrives by April in the spring.

Autumn is a little wetter than spring and is a time when thunderstorms can occur. For a best balance the months of May and September can be ideal: plenty of sunny weather with good temperatures and fewer crowds. Party-goers and sun worshippers, however, will be happiest in the peak months of July and August.

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