Athienou Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Athienou, Cyprus, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 36°C (97°F) in August, while winters cool to 16°C (61°F) in January.
With around 292 mm (11 in) of annual rainfall, Athienou has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from March to November. The wettest month is January, while August sees the least rain. The sunniest month is July, with 13.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Athienou
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Athienou. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C (97°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Athienou
With annual rainfall averaging 292 mm (11 in), Athienou maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Athienou can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 51 mm (2 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.6 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Athienou Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Athienou
Athienou can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 13.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Athienou by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Athienou.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 71%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 39%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Athienou
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Athienou 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Athienou
During the months of March, April, May, October, November and December, Athienou enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (65°F) to 29°C (84°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in May to 49 mm (1.9 in) in December. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
