Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kefalonia in January

The sea around Kefalonia averages 17°C in January, usually between 17°C and 18°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average17°CCold
Usual range17°C–18°C80% of readings
vs December−1.3°cooler
vs February−0.8°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

January in recent years

202317°C
202417°C
202518°C

Nearby in January

Zakynthos18°C53 km
Lefkada17°C61 km
Agrinio17°C77 km
Pirgos18°C90 km
Ioanina17°C116 km
Paxos17°C118 km

Beaches in Kefalonia

34 of 34 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.