The short answer
Zante is warm and dry from May to September. July and August are the hottest months, with an average of about 27°C, while May and October average about 19°C.[1] Rain is low from April to August and rises from September, with November the wettest month.[1]
Weather by month in Laganas
| Month | Average temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 43 mm |
| February | 12°C | 24 mm |
| March | 13°C | 30 mm |
| April | 16°C | 4 mm |
| May | 19°C | 4 mm |
| June | 24°C | 2 mm |
| July | 27°C | 4 mm |
| August | 27°C | 2 mm |
| September | 24°C | 23 mm |
| October | 19°C | 26 mm |
| November | 15°C | 62 mm |
| December | 11°C | 35 mm |
Figures are monthly averages for Laganas.[1] Different sites report different rainfall, especially for May, where one page lists about 22 mm over 5 days and another about 4 mm, so treat rain as a guide and expect clear skies most days.[2][3]
Zante weather in May
May is described as mild and pleasant.[3] Highs are around 23 to 25°C and nights around 14 to 17°C, depending on the source.[2][3] Late May has about 10 hours of sun a day.[4] See Zante in May.
Zante weather in summer
June averages about 24°C, and July and August about 27°C, with very little rain.[1] It is the peak of the season, with Laganas at its busiest.[5]
Zante weather in September and October
September still averages 24°C, but rain rises to about 23 mm. October averages 19°C and about 26 mm of rain.[1]
The sea
The sea runs from about 20°C to 27°C from May to September.[1] Late May is at the cooler end, at about 18 to 20°C.[3][4]
When to go
- Party season: May to September, with boat parties starting in late May and peaking in July and August. See the Laganas season.
- Opening week: late May, with milder heat and the launch parties. See Zante opening week.
- Hottest: July and August.
Sources
- TUI: Laganas weathertui.co.uk ↗
- easyJet Holidays: Zante weather in Mayeasyjet.com ↗
- TUI: Zante weather in Maytui.co.uk ↗
- Holiday Weather: Zante in Mayholiday-weather.com ↗
- Jet2holidays: Laganasjet2holidays.com ↗
Written from public sources on 28 October 2026. Prices, hours and rules change each season, so check with the operator or your rep. Trick Zante is a package holiday organiser, and the venues and operators mentioned are run by their own organisers.