Petalas Island
Small Ionian island with rugged shorelines and olives
Petalas at a Glance#
Address: Petalas (Petalades) Islands, Ionian Sea, near Lefkada/Corfu
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 42
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 5° - 13° | 7° | 106 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 5° - 13° | 7° | 108 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 77 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 28 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 27° | 22° | 13 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 16° - 27° | 22° | 38 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 154 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 139 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
