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Kythira

Island · Attica, 🇬🇷 Greece
Population 3,605
Area 276 km²
Time zone Europe/Athens
Official website www.kythera.gr
Kythira

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Kythira Essentials

Kythira bridges the Ionian and Aegean seas, showcasing a landscape of Venetian fortresses and dramatic coastlines. This selection highlights the 13th-century Kastro Choras and the Byzantine ruins of Palaiochora, alongside natural landmarks like the Fonissa waterfall and Agia Sophia cave. From the British-built Katouni Bridge to the pebbled shores of Kaladi and the Nordland shipwreck, these sites represent the island’s diverse historical influences and rugged geography.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 6°) · extremes 5°–15°
  • 9° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 6°) · extremes 5°–15°
  • 9° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 6°–16°
  • 10° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 16° (feels like 11°) · extremes 9°–19°
  • 12° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 13°–22°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 17°–28°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 27° · extremes 21°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 27° · extremes 21°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 18°–27°
  • 21° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 14°–24°
  • 18° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 17° (feels like 12°) · extremes 11°–21°
  • 15° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 14° (feels like 8°) · extremes 7°–17°
  • 11° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Greek
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+30
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Tours & Activities

Kaladi Beach
Drive
Kastro Choras
Drive
Kastro Kato Choras

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