Today's weather for Zante, Greece21st Nov 2009 17:50
Last Updated : 21st Nov 2009 17:50 GMT 21st Nov 2009 19:50 EET
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Holiday Reviews for Zante
Been twice this year. Hot, Hot, Hot in mid June. Cloudless days. Still warm in September with a few cloudy afternoons but still lovely to be out and a - Read More Review by : Gary Chapman - Friday 9th October 2009
This evening's weather forecast for
Zante, Greece
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9°c (48°f) | North 4mph (7 kph) |
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Zante is in the time zone (EET) which has a difference of +2 hours to GMT.
Local Time21 Nov 2009 21:05
GMT21 Nov 2009 19:05
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Sunrise 07:22hrs
Sunset 17:21hrs
Moonrise 11:19hrs
Moonset 21:17hrs
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Weather Overview for Zante
Zante, also know as Zakynthos, enjoys a Mediterranean
climate with long, hot summers that get more than their fair share of sunshine
and mild, rainy winters. It shares its climate with the other Ionian Islands
such as Lefkada
and Kerkyra
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Summer, from June till September, could easily
be said to last from May till October as temperatures above 20°C are seen throughout the period. It is hot, dry and
sunny. The average high temperature is at 28°C in June and September, reaching a peak
of 31°C in July and August. The peak months might be a bit too hot for some,
especially at night when temperatures stay up around 20°C. The entire season is
treated to almost endless sunshine; July is the sunniest month with thirteen
hours of sunshine per day. Clouds are rare and rain is minimal.
In
Autumn, in October and November, is warm but
rainy. October receives an average high of 23°C, dropping to 19°C in November – still warm. The sea is also pleasant enough for swimming. However, rainfall
quickly increases, falling in short storms every few days, and sunshine
reduces. Night times are cool, getting cold by the end of the season.
Winter, from December
till February, is mild and wet. The average high temperature falls to 16°C in
December and gets to its lowest in January and February at 14°C. Night times
are very cool, around 8°C, but rarely get down to freezing. December is the
wettest month, receiving 170 mm of rain, after which rainfall starts to lessen.
Spring, from March till
May, sees Zante bursting to life as the rain-fed plants are treated to long
hours of sunshine and increasing warmth. Rainfall recedes quickly; May is in
fact very dry. The average high temperature gets up to 16°C in March, 19°C in
April and 23°C in May. May is a great time to visit Zante as the brilliant
weather is more enjoyable without the heavy crowds of the summer season.
However, night times remain cool and the sea takes a little bravery to enter,
even at the end of the season.
The low mountains and northwest
regions of Zante receive slightly more rain than the southeast due to the
direction of the prevailing winds. Southeast beaches are relatively sheltered
and often a few degrees hotter.

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