In Mitilini, as in principle, in any part of the island, Lesbos, in addition to local residents, you can always meet foreign tourists, and at any time of the year. This is connected not only with the beautiful nature and sights of the island, but also with a rather mild climate during the winter months, when even at the coldest time, the thermometer bar is practically not lowered below the zero mark and the average temperature is about twelve degrees of heat.
And since such indicators like to tourists, mostly from the countries of Northern Europe who love to come to Lesbos in winter, then many hotels work all year round. But I will not describe what the weather is throughout the year, since the majority of tourists are interested in the beach holiday, which can take place in Mitilini only in the summer season, not exactly in the summer months, and at a time when the weather corresponds to the indicators of a full-fledged beach recreation. And therefore, I can immediately say that before the middle of May in Militini you should not come, since you can call a full-fledged vacation when the sea water temperature is located below twenty degrees of heat, I can not. Some truth does not confuse this, but for a more or less tempered person, swimming in water with such a temperature may seem quite normal. Nevertheless, it is not exactly what I would like to really. I do not argue that it is possible to sunbathe on Lesbos in April, since there are quite warm days, and in the quality of compensation, use the hotel pool, especially if it is provided with water heating, but still it will not be that. The advantage of this rest can only be in the cost of a tour or accommodation, which will be significantly lower than in the height of the season. More to the pros, probably, you can add a relatively small number of vacationers and availability, both in hotels and on the beach. Well, probably good and unclean time for excursions and inspection of local attractions and the whole island as a whole. Here, perhaps, that's all.
So, continuing the topic of the beginning of the season, which, in my opinion, begins not earlier than the middle of May, I can say that only at this time the Aegean Sea off the coast of Lesbos comes to a twenty-perdus mark, which does not yet much attract, but at least it allows you to swim in gaps between tanning. But for family holidays with children, and this is not quite the right time, since such a sea for a children's body will be still cool. With this state of affairs, it is better to pay a little bit and come in a month, then-there in mid-June, when the air will be in the area of the thirty degrees of heat, and the marine water of the fund is up to twenty-three. That's for sure for children what you need. I can say that at this time, so far also not a lot of holidaymakers, and lovers of walking and excursions will not be very tired of high temperatures and the scorching sun.
The hotter weather starts from about the middle of the summer, then-there is from the second half of July. It is already often coming to thirty-five warmth, but the sea becomes more pleasant and warm. The hottest month for this resort is August, water can warm up to twenty-six degrees, and in the afternoon the air is located in the Thirty-five district.
Nevertheless, despite the so high temperature, the number of tourists in July and August is the most maximum. If you threatened to come exactly at this time, then you should take care of the tickets or places in advance, since the options suitable for you may not be available. Do not forget about the use of sun protection tools, especially with respect to children who can burn out faster or, worse, get a heat blow. Therefore, hats and the supply of drinking water, especially during excursions or long walks, will simply need.
As for September, it is probably like the other resorts of the Mediterranean basin, it can be called the best month for recreation and Mitilini in this regard is no exception. First of all, it is not very high day air temperature, both in the previous month, and warm evenings. The sea is also in excellent condition for swimming. Vacationers at this time are already significantly less, so in hotels and on the beaches it becomes more spacious and calmer.
Conduct evenings in walks along the sea shore, breathing with an evening sea breeze, a pleasure. No less pleasant emotions, and later memories, will bring dinner in one of the restaurants on the Mithilini embankment, where there are excellent fresh-lined seafood dishes, the national Greek or Mediterranean cuisine, drinking it with excellent wine of local winemakers. Although, in truth, I personally like the Greek brandy methax, with its unique aroma and taste. But then someone else like. September, its comparative tranquility, a great time to relax with young children, and for lovers of couples or newlyweds, probably better for recreation time to recommend and impossible. Practically until the end of the month, the temperature of the sea does not fall below twenty-two degrees, and at daytime temperatures in plus twenty-eight, will give the opportunity to relax, as they say, according to the full program.
You can still try to relax within the first two weeks of October, until the sea has been cold below twenty degrees, but try not to count very much for this period, because the weather can bring a little, but after small rains, the temperature is significantly lowered. The advantage of the beginning of October can only be in the cost of a ticket or accommodation, which will be lower than in previous months. Moreover, you should not go at this time with children, since the sea will clearly be cool for them. And you can save at the cost of the tour not only resting at the beginning or end of the season, and by making an early booking, in which you and the price will greatly win, and you will be provided with good places in the hotel. So choose yourself what option you will fit the most. May mid-October, I think, you can call the end of the summer season in Mitilini.
I wanted to tell you about this to help you understand what you can expect from the weather in the summer season. I can only wish you a pleasant trip to the wonderful Island Lesbos, and that the weather during the rest just pleased.