Kolossi Castle
Kolossi Castle is a castle built in 1210 in the Gothic style. Located in Kolossi near the city of Limassol, it stands as one of the most looked-up sights in Cyprus.
Planning a visit
The climate in this region features dry, warm summers and cooler, wetter winters. Rainfall is lowest between June and September, with almost no rainy days, while temperatures reach highs of 30 °C in July and August. The cooler months from December to January see the most rain, with over 100 mm falling on about 12 to 14 days. You can visit the castle Monday through Sunday from 08:30 to 17:00 for a fee of €2.50.
To reach Kolossi Castle, the nearest airport is Paphos International Airport, located 41 km away. The site is 69 km from the capital, Nicosia. When visiting, you can combine your trip with nearby locations such as the archaeological site of Kourion, which is only 4.3 km away, or Amathus, located 19.7 km from the castle. Other nearby sites include the Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia at 33.3 km, Khirokitia at 40.2 km, and the Tombs of the Kings at 49.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is January, with about 104 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 104 | 84 | 50 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 64 | 102 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
