Weather & climate · Nicosia

Best Time to Visit Cyprus

April to May and October

The best time to visit Cyprus is April to May and October, when daytime highs in Nicosia are around 22–27°C. September and November are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (36°C by day), January the coldest (8°C at night), and December the wettest with about 85 mm of rain.

36°C

Warmest: July

8°C

Coldest nights: January

338 mm

Rain per year

85 mm

Wettest: December

Cyprus weather by month

Jan14°C8°C83 mm
Feb15°C8°C51 mm
Mar18°C9°C28 mm
Apr22°C12°C14 mm
May27°C17°C10 mm
Jun33°C21°C2 mm
Jul36°C24°C0 mm
Aug36°C24°C1 mm
Sep32°C22°C6 mm
Oct27°C18°C20 mm
Nov21°C13°C38 mm
Dec16°C9°C85 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	14°C	8°C	83 mm	77%	68%	Fair
February	15°C	8°C	51 mm	76%	64%	Fair
March	18°C	9°C	28 mm	72%	57%	Fair
April	22°C	12°C	14 mm	64%	52%	Best time
May	27°C	17°C	10 mm	56%	42%	Best time
June	33°C	21°C	2 mm	48%	25%	Fair
July	36°C	24°C	0 mm	46%	22%	Very hot
August	36°C	24°C	1 mm	50%	22%	Very hot
September	32°C	22°C	6 mm	54%	26%	Good
October	27°C	18°C	20 mm	60%	43%	Best time
November	21°C	13°C	38 mm	68%	55%	Good
December	16°C	9°C	85 mm	75%	66%	Fair

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Nicosia (35.17, 33.37). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Cyprus have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cyprus?

April to May and October. The best time to visit Cyprus is April to May and October, when daytime highs in Nicosia are around 22–27°C. September and November are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (36°C by day), January the coldest (8°C at night), and December the wettest with about 85 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Cyprus?

July, with average highs of 36°C in Nicosia.

What is the coldest month in Cyprus?

January, when nights drop to about 8°C and days reach 14°C.

What is the rainiest month in Cyprus?

December with about 85 mm; July is the driest (0 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Cyprus?

January is the least comfortable month on average: 14°C by day and 83 mm of rain.

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