Friday, 1 June 2007

Climate



Climate can be important when looking at overseas property and will influence your choice of location. Cyprus is the hottest of the Mediterranean islands and boasts near all year round sunshine, where you can expect 340 days of sunshine with temperatures rarely dropping below 16 degrees.
This picture was taken in November.


Monthly Average temperature
January 16°C
February 16°C
March 18°C
April 23°C
May 28°C
June 32°C
July 32°C
August 33°C
September 32°C
October 28°C
November 23°C
December 19°C


The rainy season is from November to March with temperatures ranging between 23 to 16 degrees, with most of the rain falling between December and February.


The spring season is mild and you can expect temperatures of 23 degrees. During April the spring flowers are at their best and the whole country is beautifully green By May the flowers are starting to go over. Early May can be windy, but by the middle of the month the temperature is starting to rise and all the lovely green countryside turns brown. During July and August the temperature can be well above 30 degrees centigrade.


The Troodos Mountains are a great place to escape the heat of the summer sun, you can expect a difference in temperature of up to 12 degrees. During the winter months of December and January the mountains provide ideal Skiing conditions, while by the coast you can still enjoy the beach.