Climate Insights for Akrotiri Airfield

The climate in Akrotiri Airfield is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 435mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 124mm of rainfall. Akrotiri Airfield 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Akrotiri Airfield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Akrotiri Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 435mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 124mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 123mm 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 Airfield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Akrotiri Airfield, which began on June 21, 2026. Akrotiri Airfield 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 August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Akrotiri Airfield is during February, March, April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Akrotiri Airfield 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.