Wind from the north
- Thanos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
- Diapori BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KerosShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikro Fanaraki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Evgatis beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Lemnos today
Which side of Lemnos is sheltered from today's wind? 120 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Lemnos beaches at a glance
- 120
- Mapped beaches
- 3
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 21
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 2
- Secluded beaches
- 22
- Parking close by
Most beaches face east (24). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them sheltered.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are sheltered in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Lemnos beaches that stay most sheltered, and the ones that get roughest, in a strong wind (6 Bft) from each direction. It is computed from how much open sea lies upwind of each beach.
Wind from the east
- Zematas BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Richa neraShelter score 96 of 100
- Platy BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Romeikos GialosShelter score 96 of 100
- Tourkikos GialosShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- TiganiShelter score 96 of 100
- FanarakiShelter score 96 of 100
- FaraklouShelter score 96 of 100
- KatalakkoShelter score 96 of 100
- Limani Aghias BayShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikro fanariShelter score 96 of 100
Wind from the west
- Kotsinas BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KerosShelter score 96 of 100
- KerosShelter score 96 of 100
- Makrys Ghialos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Mikro Fanaraki BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- FaraklouShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Lemnos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Lemnos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Lemnos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month14 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° | 15° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
Sea temperature: NOAA OISST v2.1, average of 1991–2020 (public domain). Close to the shore the water can be a degree or two warmer or cooler.
Best time to go
When to go to Lemnos
Lemnos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Lemnos is June, with an average wind of 14 km/h. The windiest is October, at 21 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
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Lemnos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Lemnos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025). Wind is the average at 10 m height; the sea close to the shore can differ.
| Month | Wind | Temp | Sea | Rain (mm/day) | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 km/h E | 11° | 14 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| February | 25 km/h E | 11° | 14 °C | 2.4 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h E | 12° | 14 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h E | 14° | 15 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| May | 16 km/h NE | 18° | 18 °C | 1.1 | Quiet |
| June | 14 km/h NE | 23° | 22 °C | 0.9 | Busy |
| July | 16 km/h NE | 26° | 24 °C | 0.6 | Peak |
| August | 18 km/h NE | 26° | 25 °C | 0.4 | Peak |
| September | 19 km/h NE | 23° | 23 °C | 1.5 | Busy |
| October | 21 km/h NE | 19° | 20 °C | 2.2 | Quiet |
| November | 23 km/h E | 15° | 17 °C | 2.6 | Quiet |
| December | 26 km/h E | 12° | 15 °C | 3.6 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the North Aegean region (Eurostat, average of 2023–2025), compared with its busiest month. They show when the area is busy, not how many people are on a given beach.
Lemnos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Lemnos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 23 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2009 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 km/h S | 18° | 3.4 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h NE | 15° | 2.6 |
| 2023 | 24 km/h SW | 18° | 3.4 |
| 2022 | 25 km/h E | 17° | 2.0 |
| 2021 | 24 km/h NE | 15° | 2.0 |
| 2020 | 28 km/h NE | 15° | 0.4 |
| 2019 | 20 km/h S | 18° | 4.2 |
| 2018 | 30 km/h NE | 15° | 2.7 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h E | 15° | 4.2 |
| 2016 | 24 km/h E | 15° | 3.4 |
| 2015 | 21 km/h SE | 16° | 1.7 |
| 2014 | 19 km/h NE | 14° | 2.3 |
| 2013 | 24 km/h E | 16° | 2.9 |
| 2012 | 26 km/h NE | 17° | 1.6 |
| 2011 | 27 km/h NE | 12° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 22 km/h S | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2009 | 17 km/h SE | 16° | 2.0 |
| 2008 | 23 km/h NE | 15° | 1.3 |
| 2007 | 24 km/h E | 14° | 4.4 |
| 2006 | 21 km/h NE | 13° | 2.2 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h E | 14° | 5.0 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NE | 15° | 2.1 |
| 2003 | 22 km/h NE | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2002 | 19 km/h SE | 16° | 4.9 |
| 2001 | 26 km/h NE | 14° | 3.5 |
Every beach
Beaches on Lemnos
120 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- TiganiSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Diapori BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- FaraklouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Platy BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- SaravariSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Tourkikos GialosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Kotsinas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AvlonasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Evgatis beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- HavouliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KatalakkoSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Katanopodhi BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KerosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KerosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Limani Aghias BaySheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Louri BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Megalo FanarakiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Mikro Fanaraki BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- paralia Stivi i Plagisos MolosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Plaka BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Richa neraSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Romeikos GialosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Skidi BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Thanos BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VathrakasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Zematas BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios IoannisSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FanarakiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KallitheaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KerosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KerosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KerosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KerosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KokkinaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Makrys Ghialos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MantriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Mikro fanariSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Neftina BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Parthenomythos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Skandali BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
More beaches on Lemnos (1)
Which side of Lemnos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Lemnos facing south and east stay most sheltered: Agios Ioannis, Beach near Agios Ioannis, and Beach near Agios Ypatios. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are sheltered?
For every beach we measured how much open sea lies in each of 16 compass directions, using OpenStreetMap coastlines. Waves build over open water, so a beach with land close by in the direction the wind comes from is sheltered. Today's wind forecast from MET Norway is then applied, and the result is refreshed every 2 hours.
Are the forecasts reliable?
They are estimates. The model does not include swell from distant storms, and local gusts can be stronger than forecast. Always follow lifeguard flags and local warnings.
Which wind direction matters on Lemnos?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and flat when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Lemnos can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the most sheltered and the roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea flattest on Lemnos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Lemnos is June, with an average wind of 14 km/h. The windiest is October, at 21 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Lemnos least crowded?
Lemnos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
How warm is the sea in Lemnos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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