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When to go · Climate guide
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Cyprus' national averages run from 15 °C in January to 32 °C in July, with rainfall between 1 mm in July and 91 mm in January and 5.0–10.1 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are May, June and October. Its 5 regions span 22–25 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Nicosia
- Area
- 5,708 km²
Best months to visit
When Cyprus shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 18.6 |
| February | 15.5 | 8.9 | 5.0 | 19.5 |
| March | 17.6 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 22.8 |
| April | 21.3 | 13.7 | 10.0 | 26.6 |
| May | 25.2 | 17.5 | 13.8 | 30.6 |
| June | 28.9 | 21.4 | 18.0 | 33.8 |
| July | 32.3 | 24.5 | 22.3 | 35.2 |
| August | 32.0 | 24.4 | 22.8 | 34.5 |
| September | 29.8 | 22.3 | 19.6 | 32.4 |
| October | 26.1 | 18.8 | 15.6 | 29.5 |
| November | 21.5 | 14.6 | 10.7 | 25.9 |
| December | 17.0 | 10.9 | 7.4 | 20.2 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 91 |
| February | 51 |
| March | 48 |
| April | 28 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 9 |
| October | 26 |
| November | 46 |
| December | 81 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 5.5 |
| February | 6.7 |
| March | 7.9 |
| April | 8.8 |
| May | 9.4 |
| June | 10.0 |
| July | 10.1 |
| August | 9.6 |
| September | 8.7 |
| October | 7.5 |
| November | 6.3 |
| December | 5.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1 | 5.0 | 21.0 |
| February | 9.9 | 5.3 | 18.2 |
| March | 11.1 | 5.5 | 21.0 |
| April | 9.2 | 5.4 | 16.9 |
| May | 9.4 | 5.8 | 16.0 |
| June | 8.6 | 5.8 | 13.8 |
| July | 8.7 | 6.2 | 12.2 |
| August | 8.7 | 6.2 | 12.6 |
| September | 8.4 | 5.7 | 13.6 |
| October | 8.1 | 5.2 | 14.4 |
| November | 9.1 | 4.9 | 15.7 |
| December | 9.6 | 4.6 | 17.9 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Cyprus
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Cyprus, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedSightseeing and sea swimming
Limited July–August · at its best May–June, September–October
Sources: dom.com.cy, seatemperature.net
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
5 regions
Cyprus, taken apart
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Cyprus
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Month by month
A year in Cyprus, in order
- JanJanuary14.8°C · 91 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 91 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 91 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary15.5°C · 51 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 51 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 51 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch17.6°C · 48 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 48 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 48 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril21.3°C · 28 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay25.2°C · 18 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 18 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 18 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune28.9°C · 8 mm · 10.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 8 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 8 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly32.3°C · 1 mm · 10.1 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust32.0°C · 2 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.8°C · 9 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 8 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 8 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober26.1°C · 26 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 26 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 26 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember21.5°C · 46 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 46 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 46 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember17.0°C · 81 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 81 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 81 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
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