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Galateia
Ammochostos, Cyprus

Galateia

Galateia is a village in Ammochostos, Cyprus, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,184 (1973). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1,184
Local time00:56
35.42° N, 34.07° EElevation 95 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal code5825
The year in Galateiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low26° / 20°
Rain this month32mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Galateia at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

118 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Weather in Galateia

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct26°20°
Mon26 Oct26°19°
Tue27 Oct27°18°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct25°16°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct22°15°35.7 mm
Fri30 Oct23°16°2 mm
Sat31 Oct24°16°1 mm
Sun1 Nov25°17°4 mm
Mon2 Nov22°15°6.4 mm

When to go to Galateia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score616882879197898584838474
High16°16°18°19°21°25°28°28°27°26°22°18°
Low11°11°12°14°17°21°24°25°22°20°16°13°
Rain (mm)1188438171021053277127
Wet days12976410036711
Sea17°17°17°18°21°25°27°28°27°25°22°19°

What's on in Galateia

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

Outdoors around Galateia

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
Tavros BullViewpoints
0.2 km
Place for tents under big rockCamp sites
2.1 km
Places for tents around the church and in the cavesCamp sites
3.8 km
Caesar Blue's Aqua ParkWater parks
4.3 km
Büyükkonuk Eco VillageTheme parks
5.3 km
YUDİViewpoints
5.8 km

Nature around Galateia

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 Galateia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Galateia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Xylofagou 6 km ↘1961 · 57 km
5.6Korfi 2 km ←1999 · 125 km
5.4Ayia Napa 77 km ↓2012 · 125 km
5.4Protaras 47 km ↘1993 · 86 km

Galateia from above

Postal code

5825

Getting to Galateia

Ercan International AirportECN
59 km
Larnaca International AirportLCA
73 km
Paphos International AirportPFO
164 km

Places near Galateia

Places with a climate like Galateia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Galateia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Galateia.
What is the hottest month in Galateia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Galateia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Galateia?
January is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Galateia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Galateia?
The postal code of Galateia is 5825.