Zakynthos · Month comparison

June vs April

April ranks #1 overall vs June at #3. Orthodox Easter brings the year's first big weekend — and resort openings.

Loggerhead turtle and clear water at Marathonisi, Zakynthos

June

#3 of 12 months

Best match

Loggerhead nesting begins in earnest on Sekania — best month for ethical turtle tours.

  • 27°C, sea 22°C, near-zero rain — peak weather without peak prices
  • Loggerhead turtle nesting season opens at Marathonisi and Sekania
Easter procession in Zakynthos Town through Bochali

April

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Orthodox Easter brings the year's first big weekend — and resort openings.

  • Bochali Easter procession through Zakynthos Town — local, not touristy
  • First charter flights resume Easter week from UK and Poland
FactorJuneApril
Weather score
10
8
Value score
5
8
Crowd score
5
9
Events score
7
8
Atmosphere
9
9
Avg high temp27°C19°C
Monthly rain10mm40mm
Daily sunshine11hrs8hrs

June trade-offs

  • Prices rising 25%+ versus May; last 10 days basically peak pricing
  • Charter flights from UK fully resume — first stag/hen weekends arrive in Laganas

April trade-offs

  • Easter week itself sees rates spike (still cheaper than July)
  • Sea at 17°C — swimmable but cool
Scores compare months within Zakynthos. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →