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Ammochostos, Cyprus

Sotira

Sotira is a small town in Ammochostos, Cyprus, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,474 (2011). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population5,474
Local time03:06
35.03° N, 33.95° EElevation 77 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal codes5370, 5390–5391
The year in Sotiraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low27° / 18°
Rain this month21mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sotira at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

89 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Weather in Sotira

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct28°15°
Mon26 Oct28°14°
Tue27 Oct27°16°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct26°15°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct24°12°9.9 mm
Fri30 Oct24°12°
Sat31 Oct24°13°
Sun1 Nov25°14°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov21°14°4.4 mm

When to go to Sotira

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score647084879190827978808474
High16°17°18°20°23°27°29°30°29°27°22°18°
Low9°9°10°13°17°20°23°24°21°18°15°11°
Rain (mm)89633316112104215194
Wet days12976410036711
Sea17°17°17°18°21°24°26°28°27°25°22°19°

What's on in Sotira

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

Monuments and museums in Sotira

All monuments

More museums: Μουσείο Αγώνος Ε.Ο.Κ.Α. 1955-59

Outdoors around Sotira

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
Famagusta Cultural CentreViewpoints
0.6 km
Parko Paliatso Luna ParkTheme parks
0.6 km
Coast 2 CoastSurf spots
0.6 km
Magic Dancing Waters ShowTheme parks
1.2 km
Anastasia Aquamania Protaras WaterparkWater parks
2.2 km
Nissi IsleViewpoints
3.1 km
KeryniaDive site
5.9 km
ComarDive site
7.3 km
Scuba Tech Diving CentreDive site
8 km
Nemesis IIIDive site
8.1 km

Nature around Sotira

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 Sotira

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sotira

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Xylofagou 6 km ↘1961 · 12 km
5.6Korfi 2 km ←1999 · 96 km
5.4Ayia Napa 77 km ↓2012 · 82 km
5.4Protaras 47 km ↘1993 · 55 km

Towns and villages around Sotira

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

Sotira from above

Postal codes

53705390–5391

Getting to Sotira

Larnaca International AirportLCA
34 km
Ercan International AirportECN
43 km
Paphos International AirportPFO
138 km

Places near Sotira

Places with a climate like Sotira

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sotira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sotira.
What is the hottest month in Sotira?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sotira?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sotira?
January is the wettest month with about 89 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sotira?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Sotira?
Sotira has 3 postal codes: 5370, 5390–5391.