Weather in Cyprus in February

February climate overview

Daytime highs across Cyprus in February run from 14.2°C (Coral Bay) to 16.1°C (Larnaca). Days over 25°C are rare anywhere in Cyprus in February. Nights average 10.7°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Coral Bay fall to 7°C or below.

Rainfall in February

Expect around 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) in February, with Larnaca the driest (5 days) and Coral Bay the wettest (11 days). The wettest February at Larnaca between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 with 121 mm; the driest was 2014 with 3 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 16.7°C around Cyprus in February - warmest at Limassol (16.8°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.7 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

February against the rest of the year in Cyprus

February is the 11th warmest month of the twelve in Cyprus. It is 0.4°C warmer than January and 2.1°C warmer in March. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (15°C).

Which part of Cyprus in February?

• Most sunshine: Protaras, 6.6 h a day.
• Driest: Larnaca, about 5 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Limassol, 17°C.
• Hottest: Larnaca, 16°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Coral Bay, 14°C.

What to pack for Cyprus in February

Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 15°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 11°C; a light waterproof for the odd shower.

Similar weather elsewhere in February

Within 1.5°C of Cyprus's February daytime average: Madeira (17°C, sea 18°C), Costa de la Luz (17°C, sea 15°C), Albufeira (17°C, sea 15°C), Algarve (16°C, sea 15°C), Las Vegas (16°C). See the full ranking for February.

Which part of Cyprus should you choose?

Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Nissi Beach are the strongest weather choices for February, sharing daytime averages of 16°C and 5 rainy days. Larnaca has slightly cooler nights than the other options, so its daytime warmth does not remove the need for an evening layer. Limassol also reaches 16°C, but its 8 rainy days make flexible plans more useful. Protaras trades a little daytime warmth for milder nights, averaging 15°C by day and 13°C after dark, with 6 rainy days. Paphos is similarly mild by day but wetter than Protaras. Coral Bay is the coolest and wettest option here, with 14°C days and 11 rainy days, so it is harder to recommend if dry weather is your priority.

What to expect and what to pack

Expect mild days rather than heat, and leave room in your plans for rain. The country averages 7 rainy days and 6.3 hours of sunshine, so February offers scope for outdoor time without being a reliably dry month. A light layer may be enough when conditions feel comfortable, but pack a jumper, a jacket for evenings and a waterproof for showers. Comfortable shoes that can handle wet conditions are more useful than packing only for the beach. There is little reason to organise your day around avoiding midday heat at these average temperatures. Use the warmer part of the day for longer walks, then add layers as the evening cools.