Information About Cyprus
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and situated in the east. This Island is named after Aphrodites, the goddess of Love. Although a small country, Cyprus has an almost overwhelming cultural heritage. Wherever you travel you will find ancient monuments and sites, churches and monasteries bearing silent witness to over 9000 years of civilization and history. Cyprus stands at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe and this exotic mix is well-reflected in Cyprus' cultural history.
Discover a country where East meets west, heavenly beaches are backed by rugged mountains. While the coast calls to sun seekers and clubbers.
Inland is a haven of traditional villages From Lace Making to Basket weaving. Cyprus has places to discover to the heights of the Troodos Mountains to the flat lands of Famagusta. Cyprus has been influenced by many cultures including the Romans, Greeks, Turkish and the British.
Meet the Cyprus people.
Cyprus’ colourful history is reflected in the rich cultural life in Cyprus today. Almost every week there is some sort of celebration, a festival, a wedding or a saint’s day (which are celebrated as well as birthdays).
Religious festivals are particularly significant in Cyprus and none more so than the Greek Orthodox Easter. This is the highlight of the religious year and is considered more important than Christmas.
Springtime is also festival time with all the major towns hosting carnival parades. There are flower festivals with parades of flower-covered floats. The largest carnival is in Limassol, with its many floats, parades and other entertainment.
Kataklysmos is another important festival - the festival of the flood- and there are celebrations in every town, with open-air fetes, games and competitions. Harvest time is time for the wine festivals, the largest being held in Limassol. Every year thousands of visitors go to the festival to enjoy the large range of food and wine on offer.
Things to do in Cyprus - Family Attractions.
Cyprus attractions are well distributed around the island. Cyprus waterparks include the fabulous Water World at Ayia Napa and Water Mania and Wet n' Wild near Limmasol. There is also a camel park near Larnaca, a donkey sanctuary in Limassol and the Ostrich Wonderland Theme Park near Nikosia also the Ocean Aquarium at Protaras.
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Average Yearly Temperatures
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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ºC
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17
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17
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23
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25
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27
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30
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32
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33
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31
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27
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22
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19
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Average Sunshine per day
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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5.8
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6.5
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7.4
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9.2
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10.8
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12.6
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12.4
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11.8
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10.6
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8.8
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7.1
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5.6
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Month
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Air Temperature
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Average Sea Temperature
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Humidity
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Avg # of
Rainy
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Hours of Sunshine per Day
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Minimum
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Average
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Maximum
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C
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F
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C
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F
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C
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F
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C
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F
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January
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8
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46
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17
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63
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16
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61
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17
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63
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70
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9
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5.8
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February
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8
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46
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17
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63
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17
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63
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17
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63
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69
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7
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6.5
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March
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8
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46
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18
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64
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18
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64
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18
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64
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65
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5
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7.4
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April
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12
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54
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19
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66
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22
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72
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20
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68
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67
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3
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9.2
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May
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16
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61
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26
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79
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26
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79
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21
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70
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68
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3
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10.8
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June
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18
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64
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30
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86
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30
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86
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24
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75
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64
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1
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12.6
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July
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21
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70
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32
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90
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32
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90
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26
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79
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60
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1
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12.4
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August
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22
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72
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33
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91
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33
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91
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27
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81
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61
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1
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11.8
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September
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20
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68
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31
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88
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31
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88
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26
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79
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59
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1
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10.6
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October
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16
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61
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27
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81
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27
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81
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24
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75
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64
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3
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8.8
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November
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13
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55
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22
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72
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22
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72
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21
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70
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68
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4
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7.1
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December
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9
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48
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19
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66
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18
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64
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19
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66
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70
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8
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5.6
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North Cyprus has a 'semi-dry' climate where summers are full