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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Chirokitia.
Chirokitia, Cyprus, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 32°C (90°F) and January dropping to 16°C (61°F).
With around 256 mm (10 in) of annual rainfall, Chirokitia has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from March to November, with very warm summers and mild winters. The wettest month is December, while July sees the least rain. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 12.9 hours of daily sunshine.
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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.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
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.
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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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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, May, June, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Chirokitia. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. Chirokitia has a distinct dry season from March to November, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 11°C (52°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 256 mm (10 in). December is the wettest month with 57 mm (2.2 in), while July is the driest with 1 mm (0.04 in).
Chirokitia receives around 3,315 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 388 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 180 hours. Overall, Chirokitia enjoys abundant sunshine.
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