Reading about average temperatures on the Island gives a reasonably accurate idea of what the weather in Cyprus is like throughout the year, however variations do exist across different towns / villages / regions. For example, inland temperatures are considerably hotter during summer and somewhat colder in winter than the coastal areas.

April

Spring is very short in Cyprus and this is the month where it occurs.Temperatures slowly start to climb throughout the month. Pleasant sunshine with occasional rain showers. Day temperatures average 25° C with an average of 4 days of rain.

May

Still very pleasant temperatures and by the end of the month, it starts to get much hotter. By the middle of May, the rainy season has ended.The holiday season is also well underway. Day temperatures average 26° C with an average of 2 days of rain.

June

The beaches are starting to get busier and visitors are now flocking to the Island in large numbers. Day temperatures average 33° C with rain very unlikely.

July and August

Temperatures in both these months are usually the highest of the year and with this comes a lot of humidity. Definitely a perfect time to spent days by the pool or on the beach. Day temperatures can reach 40° C with virtually zero chance of rain.

September

In this month it is still sunny and hot, but temperatures drop slightly in comparison to July and August. Humidity also decreases.Day temperatures average 33° C with an average of 1 days rain.

October

Days are still warm but the evenings are cooler with a wonderful month to partake in outdoor activities.Beaches are quieter than July & August, but the temperature is still ideal for sunbathing. Day temperatures average 25° C with an average of 3 days of rain.

Sea Temperatures

In the open sea, temperatures rise to 27° C in July & August. In January – March the coolest months, the average temperature is 17° C. During the other months, the temperature is above 22° C.

Air Humidity

Humidity is highest in July and most of August. During the summer it can range from 40 – 60%.In the winter months it ranges from 60 – 90%. However, fog is rare and typically occurs in early morning. Visibility is normally very good or excellent. In the spring period there is low visibility which appears due to dust coming from the African and Arabian areas.

Sunshine

Cyprus enjoys long periods of sunshine especially during the summer months with 11.5 hours of daylight. Even during the months of December and January, there can be 5.5 hours of sunshine.

Winds

The winds over the island are usually light or moderate strength and relatively variable in direction. Gales are sporadic and would normally occur during the winter months but in general Cyprus suffers very little due to wind damage.

CLOTHING DURING DIFFERENT SEASON

Summer

During April and May, the days are warm and sunny, but temperatures remain cooler at night. A long sleeved top, cardigan or a light jacket for the evenings is recommended. From June to the end of August, very light summer clothing is a must. September to October still has warm days and the evening starts to cool slightly. Light apparel for the day and long sleeves for the evenings in October is recommended.

Winter

November has pleasantly warm days and in the sun t-shirts can be worn. However out of the sun and in the evenings, it is advisable to wear a jumper or a light jacket. December and January is when the Cyprus winter occurs, even though it feels more like autumn for most visitors. It may rain occasionally, but you can still expect days of glorious sunshine.Winter clothing is necessary, especially in the evenings. The possibility of fairly warm days is always there during February, as is the occasional rainfall, but it is best to come prepared with a mixture of clothing. Winter wear may also be appropriate during March with its moderate but sometimes unpredictable weather. Cyprus landscape changes entirely during these months as everything is green and fresh. Bring your walking boots as there is a beautiful Island out there waiting to be explored!