Larnaca weather by month

When to go to Larnaca

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: May, June, July, August, September, October. December is the wettest month (45 mm, about 7 rainy days) and July the driest (1 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 27.7°C and coolest in February at 16.7°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Larnaca International Airport (LCA, 5 km from Larnaca) takes roughly 4 h 48 min - mid-haul (4.5-7 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Asia/Nicosia.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Larnaca between 1991 and 2020 reached 39.7°C on 30 July 2002; the coldest fell to 1.9°C on 25 February 1992. In August one day in ten tops 35.4°C and about 99% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 6.8°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 1991 with 145 mm, against a December average of 45 mm.

Spring into early summer: March to June

Spring becomes steadily more suitable for spending long days outdoors. March averages 19°C by day but 11°C at night, so pack layers rather than relying on warm afternoons. April reaches 22°C, comfortable for walking, although the sea remains cool at 18°C. May is a useful compromise: days average 27°C and evenings are milder, but the 20°C sea may still feel brisk when you get in. June shifts towards a swimming holiday, with sea temperatures of 24°C and just 1 rain day on average. The catch is daytime heat of 31°C, so move longer walks away from midday and keep shade, water and sun protection close.

High summer and autumn: July to November

July and August suit travellers who want heat and warm water, not cool evenings. Daytime averages rise from 33°C to 34°C, while nights average 25°C in both months; prioritise cooling where you sleep. Their average of 0 rain days makes wet-weather disruption unlikely, rather than impossible. September still feels hot at 31°C, with a 27°C sea that favours swimming over strenuous midday activity. October offers a gentler balance: 27°C days, a 25°C sea and 4 rain days, so leave some flexibility in outdoor plans. November cools to 22°C by day and 15°C at night. Its sea also averages 22°C, making a swim plausible if you are comfortable with cooler water, but pack an evening layer and rain protection.

Winter: December to February

Winter is better suited to walking and time outdoors between showers than to a beach-led holiday. December averages 17°C by day, January 15°C and February 16°C, so sunshine does not remove the need for layers. Nights are cooler still, reaching 10°C in January and February; bring a jacket for evenings rather than packing only light holiday clothes. December and January each average 7 rain days, easing to 5 in February, so allow plans to change with the weather. The sea falls from 19°C in December to 17°C in January and February, which will feel cold to many casual swimmers. Choose winter for milder daytime conditions, not dependable warmth or dry days throughout your stay.