Best time to visit Kythira
The best time to visit Kythira for a beach holiday is from June to mid-September.
To explore the ruins of ancient civilizations, the best time to visit is in April and May during spring, as well as from mid-September to mid-October during autumn, thereby avoiding the heat of summer and high season crowds.
Kythira weather
Kythira enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny summers and mild, rainy winters.
Kythira, also called Kithira or Cythera or Kythera, is considered part of Attica and the Saronic Islands group for government purposes despite its location between the Greek mainland and Crete. Kythira is also on occasions grouped with the Ionian Islands, although it is well south of that group.
What is the best month to visit Kythira?
June through September are the best months to visit Kythira – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little or no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Kythira.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Kythira?
The hottest month of the year in Kythira is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 30°C (86°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 24°C (75°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches 35°C (95°F).
The hot summer season lasts from mid-June through to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (81°F).
Which is the coldest month in Kythira?
The coldest month of the year in Kythira is January, with an average high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 9°C (49°F).
The cool winter season lasts from December through March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (61°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Kythira?
The sunniest time of year in Kythira is usually July with an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 91% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Kythira?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Kythira in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C (79°F), which is very pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature above 23°C (73°F).
Which month has the most rain in Kythira?
December is usually the wettest month in Kythira with 135mm (3.7in) of rainfall on average distributed across 11 days.
The rainy period of the year lasts from mid-October through March, with a greater than 17% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from April through to mid-October. June, July and August rarely experience little or no rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Kythira?
The windiest month of the year in Kythira is January, with an average hourly wind speed of more than 25 kilometres per hour (15.5 mph; 13.5 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October through to early-April, with average wind speeds of more than 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 11 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-April to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in Kythira is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Kythira.
Kythira Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 75 | 75 | 73 | 69 | 63 | 56 | 53 | 55 | 63 | 69 | 74 | 75 |
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| 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 75 | 65 | 50 | 25 | 10 | - | - | 5 | 15 | 40 | 105 | 135 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: July and August, when hotel and restaurant prices are at their highest. Kythira is also popular in winter between November and January.
Low season: Spring and autumn – the temperature is slightly cooler, hotel prices are more reasonable and the crowds non-existent.
Source: Meteorological data for Kythira is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) from the nearest weather station: Kithira Island National Airport (KIT).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Kythira: 7 June, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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