Chirokitia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Chirokitia can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°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 11°C (52°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Chirokitia tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 256 mm (10 in) of rain per year. Chirokitia can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1 mm (0.04 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chirokitia Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Chirokitia can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chirokitia.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year