Zante island's geographical location is responsible for its climactic range with mild winters and warm summers cooled by a system of seasonal breezes popularly called "meltemia". Zante has a typically Mediterranean climate. Due to the high level of rainfall in the winter, Zante is considerably greener than many other
Greek islands and has a climate favourable for the cultivation of olives, citrus fruits and vines. Due to the geology of the island, Zante has a number of underground springs. See below details about Zante weather...