Country guide
Cyprus weather by month
Cyprus suits beach holidays best from June to October, while spring and late autumn are better for spending the day walking around cities. July and August reach 31°C by day, so midday heat is the main catch. October offers a useful compromise, with daytime temperatures of 26°C and sea temperatures of 25°C. Location matters too: Larnaca is the warmest of the destinations covered here on an annual basis, while Coral Bay is the coolest.
- Hottest month
- 31.0°CAugust
- Coolest month
- 15.1°CJanuary
- Warmest sea
- 27.9°CAugust
- Destinations tracked
- 7warmest: Larnaca
Cyprus, month by month
A little perspective
Cyprus through the year
Country figures are the mean of the 7 destinations listed below; individual resorts can differ by several degrees.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1°C | 10.7°C | 17.3°C | 5.6 | 63 | 9 | 0% |
| February | 15.5°C | 10.7°C | 16.7°C | 6.3 | 45 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.5°C | 12.0°C | 16.8°C | 7.4 | 29 | 5 | 1% |
| April | 20.5°C | 14.4°C | 17.8°C | 8.6 | 18 | 4 | 9% |
| May | 24.3°C | 17.9°C | 20.5°C | 10.7 | 13 | 3 | 39% |
| Junebest | 28.2°C | 21.6°C | 24.1°C | 13.3 | 3 | 1 | 85% |
| Julybest | 30.8°C | 24.2°C | 26.9°C | 13.6 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 31.0°C | 24.9°C | 27.9°C | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 29.0°C | 23.0°C | 27.0°C | 11.2 | 4 | 1 | 96% |
| October | 25.8°C | 20.2°C | 25.1°C | 8.6 | 17 | 4 | 64% |
| November | 21.0°C | 16.2°C | 22.2°C | 6.5 | 37 | 5 | 7% |
| December | 16.9°C | 12.6°C | 19.3°C | 5.3 | 67 | 9 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
When to go to Cyprus
Daytime highs average 25°C or more in June, July, August, September, October. The sea reaches a swimmable 22°C from June to November. Winter (December to February) averages 16°C by day - mild rather than warm. December is the wettest month (67 mm) and July the driest (1 mm).
Destinations in Cyprus
Each has a 12-month table; our most searched places have month-by-month detail pages.
| Destination | Hottest month | Coolest month | Months 25°C+ | Sea (warmest) | Flight from London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paphos | August 30°C | January 15°C | 4 | 28°C | 4 h 42 min |
| Protaras | August 29°C | January 15°C | 4 | 28°C | 4 h 48 min |
| Ayia Napa | August 32°C | January 15°C | 5 | 28°C | 4 h 48 min |
| Coral Bay | August 29°C | January 14°C | 4 | 28°C | 4 h 42 min |
| Limassol | July 33°C | January 15°C | 6 | 27°C | 4 h 48 min |
| Nissi Beach | August 32°C | January 15°C | 5 | 28°C | 4 h 48 min |
| Larnaca | August 34°C | January 15°C | 6 | 28°C | 4 h 48 min |
Warmest place in Cyprus each month
| Month | Warmest destination | Day | Coolest destination | Day | Warmest sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ayia Napa | 15°C | Coral Bay | 14°C | Limassol 18°C |
| February | Larnaca | 16°C | Coral Bay | 14°C | Limassol 17°C |
| March | Larnaca | 19°C | Coral Bay | 16°C | Larnaca 17°C |
| April | Larnaca | 23°C | Coral Bay | 19°C | Protaras 18°C |
| May | Larnaca | 27°C | Protaras | 22°C | Protaras 21°C |
| June | Larnaca | 31°C | Protaras | 26°C | Protaras 25°C |
| July | Larnaca | 33°C | Protaras | 28°C | Coral Bay 27°C |
| August | Larnaca | 34°C | Protaras | 29°C | Protaras 28°C |
| September | Larnaca | 31°C | Coral Bay | 27°C | Protaras 28°C |
| October | Larnaca | 27°C | Coral Bay | 24°C | Protaras 26°C |
| November | Limassol | 22°C | Coral Bay | 20°C | Limassol 22°C |
| December | Ayia Napa | 17°C | Coral Bay | 16°C | Limassol 20°C |
The shape of the year: mild winters, a steady spring warm-up
Winter is better suited to time outdoors between showers than to a beach-led holiday. January and February average 15°C by day and 11°C at night, so bring layers and a waterproof rather than packing only summer clothes. January has 9 rain days, making flexibility useful. Spring brings a gradual improvement: March reaches 18°C, April 20°C and May 24°C, while rain becomes less frequent. April is a good fit for city walking without the summer heat; May suits travellers who want warmer afternoons as well. The catch is the sea, which reaches 20°C in May and remains cooler than in summer, even when the air feels warm.
Beach weather: summer heat or autumn's warmer sea
June is a sensible beach choice if you want warm water without the highest daytime temperatures: the air averages 28°C and the sea 24°C, with 1 rain day. July and August are hotter, and their average of 0 rain days makes wet weather less of a planning concern, though it is not a guarantee. Plan a shaded break at midday and expect warm evenings, especially in August when nights average 25°C. September keeps the sea at 27°C while daytime heat eases. October trades some reliability for gentler conditions, with 4 rain days, but its 25°C sea is warmer than May's. For swimming with less intense heat, autumn has the stronger balance.
Where to stay, and when cities make more sense
Larnaca has the highest annual average daytime temperature at 24.5°C, compared with 21.4°C in Coral Bay. That makes Larnaca the warmer choice overall, but the annual comparison does not establish the size of the difference in any particular month. For a city-focused trip, timing is the clearer guide: April and November offer daytime averages of 20°C and 21°C, making long walks more comfortable than in midsummer. November still needs a rain plan, with 5 rain days, and a layer for nights averaging 16°C. If your trip mixes city time with swimming, May or October offers a useful compromise; choose October if warmer seawater matters more.
A little more detail
Cyprus weather FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
When is the best time to visit Cyprus?
Weighing warmth, low rainfall and sunshine across 7 destinations, the best months for Cyprus are June, September, July. August is the hottest month (average high 31.0°C) and January the coolest (15.1°C).
How many months is Cyprus over 25°C?
5 months average a daytime high of 25°C or more across our Cyprus destinations.
Which is the hottest place in Cyprus?
Over the year, Larnaca has the highest average daytime temperature of the 7 Cyprus destinations we track (24.5°C averaged across all months).
When is the sea warmest in Cyprus?
August has the warmest sea at 28°C, with July and September close behind at 27°C. September is a good compromise if you want warm swimming water with less daytime heat than in July or August.
Is Cyprus warm enough for a winter beach holiday?
Winter is not the strongest choice for a holiday centred on sunbathing and swimming. January and February average 15°C by day, with sea temperatures of 17°C. Pack for mild daytime outings, cool evenings and some rain rather than dependable beach weather.
Is May or October better for a beach and city break?
May is slightly cooler and has fewer rain days, with daytime temperatures of 24°C and 3 rain days. October averages 26°C with 4 rain days, but the sea is much warmer at 25°C rather than May's 20°C. Choose October if swimming is the priority.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 7 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C