Khirokitia Χοιροκοιτία
Cyprus UNESCO World Heritage Site
Khirokitia is an archaeological site in the Larnaca District of Cyprus. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 15 sights of the country listed on this site. It is also one of the 7 most looked-up sights in Cyprus on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching about 29 °C and very little rain. The wettest months are December and January, which see about 90 to 96 mm of rain and 12 to 13 rainy days. The site is located 42 km from Nicosia and 27 km from Larnaca International Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to Khirokitia with other nearby locations. Amathus is 20.7 km away, followed by Hala Sultan Tekke at 26.2 km and the Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca, at 29.5 km. Other nearby sights include Kolossi Castle, located 40.2 km away, and the Cyprus Museum, which is 41.7 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is December, with about 96 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 67 | 44 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 58 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
