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Keryneia, Cyprus

Charkeia

Charkeia is a village in Keryneia, Cyprus, 282 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 559 (1973). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population559
Local time17:03
35.32° N, 33.56° EElevation 282 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Charkeiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low27° / 16°
Rain this month29mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Charkeia at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

98 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Weather in Charkeia

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°14°
Sun25 Oct27°14°
Mon26 Oct27°15°
Tue27 Oct26°15°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct24°13°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct22°13°5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°13°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°13°
Sun1 Nov25°14°
Mon2 Nov22°12°2.5 mm

When to go to Charkeia

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score586686898472616067798569
High15°15°19°23°27°31°34°35°31°27°22°17°
Low7°7°8°11°15°19°22°22°20°16°12°8°
Rain (mm)98774123226216296094
Wet days11965310035711
Sea17°17°17°18°21°24°27°29°28°25°22°19°

What's on in Charkeia

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Charkeia

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Arching RockViewpoints
1.6 km
AquaparkWater parks
2.8 km
Luna ParkTheme parks
2.9 km
Korineum Golf & Beach ResortGolf courses
4 km
Place for one tent in the caveCamp sites
4.2 km
head of the lionCamp sites
4.4 km
Dive site
5.2 km
North Cyprus Scuba CentreDive site
16 km

Nature around Charkeia

Nature in Cyprus

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Cyprus seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Charkeia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Charkeia

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Neo Chorio 44 km ↖2022 · 147 km
6.3Paphos Municipality 9 km ↙1953 · 128 km
5.9Neo Chorio 8 km ←1995 · 120 km
5.9Xylofagou 6 km ↘1961 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Charkeia

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Charkeia from above

Getting to Charkeia

Ercan International AirportECN
19 km
Larnaca International AirportLCA
50 km
Paphos International AirportPFO
118 km
Girne LimanıAnamur İskelesi · Kıbrıs'a Feribot
21 km

Places near Charkeia

Places with a climate like Charkeia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Charkeia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Charkeia.
What is the hottest month in Charkeia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Charkeia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Charkeia?
January is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Charkeia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 17°C.