Kourion
Kourion is a historical country, city-kingdom of Cyprus, and polis located in Episkopi, near Limassol. Established in the decade starting in -1050, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 5th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs of 30 °C in July and August, with rain reaching up to 105 mm in January on about 14 days. July and August have the least rain, with 2 mm on about 0 days. Admission is €4.50.
The nearest airport is Paphos International Airport, located 37 km away. The capital, Nicosia, is 45.9 km away. Nearby sights include Kolossi Castle at 4.3 km, Amathus at 23.9 km, Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia at 29.1 km, Khirokitia at 44.2 km, and Tombs of the Kings at 45.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is January, with about 105 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 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 105 | 84 | 50 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 63 | 103 |
| 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.
