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Kýthira
Attica, Greece

Kýthira

Kýthira is a locality in Attica, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 244 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population244
Local time20:46
36.15° N, 22.99° EElevation 137 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Kýthiraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low22° / 19°
Rain this month54mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kýthira at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

121 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 140 km

Weather in Kýthira

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct20°16°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct21°15°7.3 mm
Wed28 Oct18°13°6.6 mm
Thu29 Oct20°14°1.6 mm
Fri30 Oct20°16°1 mm
Sat31 Oct19°15°5.7 mm
Sun1 Nov19°14°12.9 mm
Mon2 Nov18°14°6.7 mm
Tue3 Nov18°15°

When to go to Kýthira

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444760779094959190827655
High13°13°14°16°19°22°25°27°24°22°18°15°
Low11°11°12°14°17°21°23°24°22°19°16°13°
Rain (mm)12178552991121454141137
Wet days1312864221481012
Sea16°15°15°16°18°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Kýthira

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

Monuments and museums in Kýthira

All monuments

Nature around Kýthira

Nature in Greece

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Kýthira

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kýthira

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Methoni 36 km ↓2008 · 125 km
6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 27 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 75 km
6.5Koroni 51 km ↓2008 · 103 km

Tsunamis · Kýthira

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Kýthira

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

Places near Kýthira

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kýthira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kýthira.
What is the hottest month in Kýthira?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Kýthira?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kýthira?
January is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kýthira?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.