Climate Insights for Akrotiri

Akrotiri British Sovereign Base Area, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
February
13°C low56°F low
Wettest
December
105 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Akrotiri is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 360 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 105 mm of rainfall. Akrotiri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Akrotiri is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 14.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. Akrotiri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°FebMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 13°MarMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 15°AprMax: 19°Average: 18°Min: 17°MayMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°JunMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°NovMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 19°DecMax: 18°Average: 17°Min: 16°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 61°FAverage: 59°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 58°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 69°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 65°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°F
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Akrotiri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Akrotiri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 84°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 96mmFebPrecipitation: 49mmMarPrecipitation: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 41mmDecPrecipitation: 105mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 4.1in
Precipitation

Akrotiri is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 360 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 105 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Akrotiri is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Akrotiri is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Akrotiri is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan15°59°F
Feb15°58°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr18°65°F
May21°70°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep27°80°F
Oct24°76°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec17°62°F

The best time to visit Akrotiri is during March, April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 18 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Akrotiri is during March, April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 84°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 56°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akrotiri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akrotiri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C56 °F
16 °C61 °F
17 km/h11 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C56 °F
16 °C61 °F
15 km/h10 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
17 °C63 °F
18 km/h11 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
19 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
22 °C72 °F
16 km/h10 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
26 °C78 °F
16 km/h10 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h9 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
25 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
22 °C71 °F
15 km/h9 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
18 °C65 °F
15 km/h10 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in