Wind from the north
- Gourna BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Dyo LiskariaCalm score 96 of 100
- KryfosCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agias Kiouras (Aghia Kioura B.)Calm score 96 of 100
- Paralia KokkinaCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia LakkiouCalm score 96 of 100
Calm beaches in Leros today
Which side of Leros is sheltered from today's wind? 11 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Leros beaches at a glance
- 11
- Mapped beaches
- 3
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 5
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 2
- Secluded beaches
Most beaches face east (4). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them calm.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are calm in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Leros beaches that stay calmest, 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
- Gourna BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia BlefoutisCalm score 96 of 100
- Ormos BelfoutiCalm score 91 of 100
- Paralia KokkinaCalm score 77 of 100
- Paralia LakkiouCalm score 75 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Ormos BelfoutiCalm score 96 of 100
- VromolithosCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agias Kiouras (Aghia Kioura B.)Calm score 96 of 100
- Paralia BlefoutisCalm score 96 of 100
- KryfosCalm score 95 of 100
- KiouraCalm score 94 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Vromolithos BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Dyo LiskariaCalm score 96 of 100
- VromolithosCalm score 96 of 100
- KiouraCalm score 96 of 100
- KryfosCalm score 96 of 100
- Paralia Agias Kiouras (Aghia Kioura B.)Calm score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Gourna Beach 34
Beach guides
More guides for Leros
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Leros, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Leros, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CMarch
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 19° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 24 °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 Leros
Leros is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Leros is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is July, at 24 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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Leros: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Leros, 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 | 25 km/h W | 14° | 17 °C | 4.3 | Quiet |
| February | 25 km/h NW | 14° | 17 °C | 3.3 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h NW | 15° | 16 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| April | 20 km/h NW | 17° | 17 °C | 1.2 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 20° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Moderate |
| June | 20 km/h NW | 24° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 24 km/h NW | 26° | 23 °C | 0.0 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h NW | 26° | 24 °C | 0.0 | Peak |
| September | 22 km/h NW | 24° | 24 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 20 km/h NW | 21° | 22 °C | 1.3 | Moderate |
| November | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 20 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 19 °C | 4.2 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South 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.
Leros: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Leros, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 21 km/h and 18° in November. Calmest year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2005.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 km/h SW | 20° | 1.8 |
| 2024 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 2.6 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 21° | 3.5 |
| 2022 | 21 km/h NW | 19° | 3.8 |
| 2021 | 20 km/h NW | 19° | 1.2 |
| 2020 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 21° | 3.4 |
| 2018 | 23 km/h N | 19° | 3.9 |
| 2017 | 19 km/h W | 18° | 2.4 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 23 km/h NW | 19° | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 20 km/h SE | 19° | 7.1 |
| 2012 | 23 km/h N | 19° | 1.7 |
| 2011 | 24 km/h N | 16° | 0.5 |
| 2010 | 21 km/h S | 20° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 23 km/h NW | 18° | 2.8 |
| 2008 | 20 km/h NW | 19° | 2.2 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h W | 18° | 4.1 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 1.8 |
| 2005 | 26 km/h N | 16° | 3.9 |
| 2004 | 21 km/h N | 18° | 4.9 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 1.0 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h W | 19° | 3.8 |
| 2001 | 24 km/h W | 17° | 7.0 |
Every beach
Beaches on Leros
11 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Ormos BelfoutiCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- Paralia BlefoutisCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- Paralia KokkinaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- VromolithosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Gourna BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Vromolithos BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Dyo LiskariaCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KiouraCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- KryfosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia Agias Kiouras (Aghia Kioura B.)Calm in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia LakkiouCalm in 6 of 8 winds
Which side of Leros is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Leros facing east and north-east stay calmest: Dyo Liskaria, Gourna Beach, and Kryfos. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are calm?
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 Leros?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and calm when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Leros can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the calmest and roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea calmest on Leros?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Leros is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is July, at 24 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Leros least crowded?
Leros is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
How warm is the sea in Leros?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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