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Averages for kefalonia in June

In June, Kefalonia becomes quite busy, with tourists flocking from all over the world to enjoy the fine weather and local culture.

The average temperature reaches a daytime high of 26°C (that's about 79°F), and in the evening only reach a low of 16°C (about 61°F).

Although temperatures are very warm, the island is cooled by the meltemi, a strong wind.

There are now 10 hours of average daily sunshine and average monthly rainfall is just 5mm over 5 days.

With the average sea temperature in June being around 22°C (about 72°F), this means you can spend a lot of time on the beach working on your tan!

However, please be careful to wear sunscreen with a high SPF to avoid burning. Try to avoid being in the sun during the hottest parts of the day. Make sure you know when this is by checking the local weather forecast. 

The Hellenic Festival begins in Greece and this means there are many theatrical performances taking place on Kefalonia.

There are a lot of arts festivals catering to tourists and outdoor cinemas are also very popular.

The nearby island of Ithaca is just a short ferry ride away and day trips can be organised very easily to see this lovely little island.

This was the legendary home of King Odysseus (of Homer's Odyssey) and includes beautiful mountain ranges and picturesque fishing villages.

There are many monasteries and churches to discover, and the main city of Vathy (the Greek word for 'deep') is very popular.