Climate Insights for Kakopetriá

The climate in Kakopetriá is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 488mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Kakopetriá is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Kakopetriá vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Kakopetriá is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 488mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 102mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 102mm less than January, 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.

Kakopetriá is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kakopetriá, which began on June 21, 2026. Kakopetriá is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Kakopetriá is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kakopetriá 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.