Weather
Weather in Cyprus by month
The best time to visit is March–May and October–November, with average highs of 18–27°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 36°C by day) and January the coolest (7°C at night); December is the wettest (around 85 mm of rain) and July the driest.
Cyprus weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar★ | Apr★ | May★ | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct★ | Nov★ | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 14° 7° | 15° 8° | 18° 9° | 22° 12° | 27° 17° | 33° 21° | 36° 24° | 36° 24° | 32° 22° | 27° 18° | 20° 13° | 16° 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 51 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 38 | 85 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Cyprus month by month
January
14°/ 7°Cool
83 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 14°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 83 mm of rain.
February
15°/ 8°Cool
51 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 51 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
March
18°/ 9°Mild
28 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 18°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 28 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
22°/ 12°Mild
14 mm · dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and dry: around 22°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 14 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
27°/ 17°Warm
10 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 27°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 10 mm of rain.
June
33°/ 21°Hot
2 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 33°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 2 mm of rain.
July
36°/ 24°Hot
0 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 36°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 0 mm of rain.
August
36°/ 24°Hot
1 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 36°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 1 mm of rain.
September
32°/ 22°Hot
6 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 32°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 6 mm of rain.
- ★ Best timeThis month
October
27°/ 18°Warm
20 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 20 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
November
20°/ 13°Mild
38 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 38 mm of rain.
December
16°/ 9°Cool
85 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 16°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 85 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Cyprus
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Cyprus?
What's the weather like in Cyprus in October?
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 20 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings, umbrella. October is one of the best months to visit.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Cyprus?
November–April: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for boat trips in Cyprus?
April–June and September: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Cyprus?
July: average highs of about 36°C and lows of 24°C.
Which month has the most rain in Cyprus?
How cold does Cyprus get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 14°C and nights 7°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Cyprus Things To Do