Idalion | TravelDojo

How to Get to Idalion #

Idalion lies a short drive southwest of Nicosia. From central Nicosia take the A9/A1 routes toward Larnaca and then local roads to Dali/Idalion village; the site is signposted from the main road.

Tips for Visiting Idalion #

Visit the local site museum in Dali (Idalion finds are often displayed in Nicosia or regional museums) to see the inscriptions and Cypriot bronzes up close.
Combine the site with a drive into the Troodos foothills to see the landscape that shaped Idalion's economy.
Bring a printed map or GPS-local signage can be sparse.

Best Time to Visit Idalion #

Spring and autumn are best for visiting open archaeological sites in Cyprus-mild, sunny days and comfortable walking conditions.

Spring

Mar-May · 15-25°C

Comfortable temperatures and wildflowers make walking the ruins pleasant.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 20-28°C

Milder weather and fewer tourists; good for outdoor archaeology visits.

Weather & Climate near Idalion #

Climate

Idalion's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneSeptemberOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

-1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

13.9h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

18° – 32°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

14.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

21° – 35°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

14.1h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

21° – 36°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

13.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 33°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 29°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 22°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

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