Petalas

Island Small Ionian island with rugged shorelines and olives

Petalas
Petalas (Petalades) Islands, Ionian Sea, near Lefkada/Corfu
38.4159, 21.0926

How to Get to Petalas #

Petalas islands are reached by private boat or local ferry services from Ionian ports such as Lefkada, Corfu or Parga. Day-boat tours and private charters are the easiest way to visit multiple islets in a single outing.

Tips for Visiting Petalas #

  • Boat privately from nearby ports to explore coves and uninhabited islets at leisure.
  • Bring snorkeling gear; the shallow waters around many of the islands are clearer than larger routes and reveal reefs and fish.
  • Watch for seasonal ferries - schedules change with demand and weather.

Best Time to Visit Petalas #

Best in summer for boat access and swimming; late spring and early autumn offer quieter conditions while maintaining pleasant weather.

Summer
June-September · 22-30°C
Calm seas and warm waters ideal for swimming, boating and island-hopping.
Late spring/early autumn
May & October · 18-24°C
Fewer crowds and still-good weather for day trips; some tavernas may be closed off-season.

Weather & Climate near Petalas #

Climate

Petalas's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (839 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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