The climate of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Sovereign
Base Areas on Cyprus) (United Kingdom)
The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are located on the
island of Cyprus and are UK military bases. These military bases are
still in Cyprus which used to be a British Crown Colony. After Cyprus
became independent in 1960 Great Britain did not want to give up its
military position on Cyprus so the bases remained. These two bases
have their own laws and judicial system which is almost equal to that
of Cyprus. Akrotiri is located in the southwestern part of the island
in the vicinity of Limassol. Dhekelia is located in the southeastern
part of the island. These two bases have a population of about 15,000.
The commander in chief of these bases is also the administrator of
this part of the United Kingdom. Just like the rest of Cyprus the
Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia have a Mediterranean
climate with long and dry summers and short and mild winters. During
the winter heavy rainfall is not uncommon, snowfall may even occur.
Winters are very mild. Subzero temperatures are uncommon, even during
the coldest nights. The temperature of the sea is pleasant all year
round. During the summer it may be quite warm. However, an ever
blowing sea wind offers some cooling.
Climate figures The figures below are based on long term weather and climate
records. They are an average for Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Sovereign base
Areas on Cyprus)
average maximum
temperature (°C)
average
minimum
temperature (°C)
average
hours of sunshine
per day
average days with
precipitation
per month
average
mm precipitation
per month
average
sea
temperature (°C)
January
14
6
5
12
18
February
15
6
6
11
17
March
17
7
7
9
17
April
21
11
9
5
18
May
25
14
10
3
20
June
29
18
12
1
24
July
32
20
12
1
26
August
32
20
11
1
27
September
30
18
10
1
27
October
26
15
8
4
24
November
21
11
7
7
22
December
16
8
5
12
19
= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm = 0-0.2 inches ● = 0.2-1.2 inches ● = 1.2-2.4 inches ● = 2.5-4 inches ● = 4.1-8 inches ● = over 8 inches
More climate information
Climate tables are useful but they don’t give an overall picture of
the climate and possible weather conditions during a period of time.
How high the chances are of hot or cold weather or hurricanes can
often not be found in these tables. This is why we offer extra climate
information per month. The figures below are for Akrotiri and Dhekelia
(Sovereign base Areas on Cyprus). Please, bear in mind that local
deviations may occur
Disclaimer
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= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm
