Athienou Temperature by Month
Athienou, Cyprus has an average annual maximum temperature of 26°C (79°F), ranging from 16°C (61°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Athienou Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Athienou enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 26°C (79°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Athienou by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 378 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Athienou vs Cyprus
The map below shows the annual temperature across Cyprus. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Athienou vs World: Temperature Compared
Athienou's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Athienou?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Athienou, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 71% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 36°C (97°F) with 44% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Athienou's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Athienou climate page.
