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Kakopetria combines Byzantine history with the natural landscape of the Troodos Mountains. This list features the UNESCO-listed Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, renowned for its 11th-century frescoes, alongside traditional village museums like the Linos wine press and Eliomylos olive mill. Nearby, the summit of Mount Olympus offers panoramic views at 1,952 meters, while the Platania picnic site and Mouflon Enclosure provide access to the island's endemic wildlife. In the old quarter, the Petra toy Antrogynou stands as a legendary landmark steeped in local folklore.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 0°–15°
5° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 0°–16°
5° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–20°
6° at night
6 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–26°
9° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 10°–31°
13° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–35°
18° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good

33° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–36°
21° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Good

33° (feels like 32°) · extremes 19°–36°
21° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 16°–33°
19° at night
2 rainy days
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 11°–28°
15° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 6°–23°
11° at night
7 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–17°
7° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type G
240 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Greek, Turkish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +357

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Kakopetria

Featured Lists

Kakopetria Essentials

Kakopetria — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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