The Climate

Kefalonia, along with the other Ionian Islands is blessed with a moderate climate. Winters are generally mild and wet, with little or no frost. This accounts for the lush green vegetation. In April and May temperatures rise steadily with sharp showers drying out. By June, rainfall drops dramatically and temperatures soar during July
and August with no rainfall at all. Below is a chart showing daily average temperatures for the island during the summer months. These figures cover the entire 24-hour period, so of course it will be
much hotter than shown at midday.

Out of season

On most days in the winter months, one can sit outside on one of the many terraced café’s enjoying lunch and a glass of wine, followed by a delightful stroll along almost deserted beaches. If your only visits to Kefalonia have been in the summer, then a wonderful surprise awaits you in November. This is the end of the tourist season and the island once again returns to a more traditional pace of life. Many live-music venues open now (these are closed throughout the summer months). There are also many festivals throughout the winter period. In March, spring arrives (often accompanied by a mini heat wave) heralded by a profusion of poppies and other wild flowers, and, before you know it, summer follows and the first wave of tourists arrive for yet
another season.

The people

Kefalonians are considered singularly energetic and ingenuous people. They are known for their intelligence and trading skills. As a people they love to travel, and most of them are seamen, which is to be expected of an island-dwelling community.

They love music, singing, and dancing. Their lively and spontaneous way of speaking is a combination of Italian and Greek characteristics. They love their island very much, and are extremely hospitable and polite.

Sailing

Kefalonia, with its many sheltered coves and natural harbours, is an extremely popular destination for sailors and there are already excellent Marinas located at Fiskardo, Póros and Argostoli. In the north of the island, 90% of the beaches are only accessible from the sea.