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What’s the climate like in Cyprus?

The current climate of Cyprus features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 37°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Cyprus in recent years was 44°C in September 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in February 2015.

On average, Cyprus receives 400 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate of Cyprus is based on weather data from Nicosia. Other spots, like Paphos, Limassol or Ayia Napa, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Cyprus for a full picture of the climate.

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Best time to visit Cyprus?

The best time to visit Cyprus for sunny weather is March through June and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cyprus. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Cyprus

The climate table of Cyprus shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 16 17 20 25 29 33 37 37 34 29 24 19
Temp. min (°C) 7 7 8 12 16 20 24 23 21 17 12 9
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Precipitation (mm) 69 53 46 21 34 14 1,4 1,7 16 30 29 84
UV Index 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 9 8 7 5 4

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 27°C
  • Highest temperature: 37°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
  • Precipitation: 400 mm per year, averaging 33 mm per month
  • Driest months: 1,4 mm in July, 1,7 mm in August and 14 mm in June
  • Wettest months: 84 mm in December, 69 mm in January and 53 mm in February

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Weather experiences in Cyprus

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Average Temperature per Month in Cyprus

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cyprus. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Cyprus

Average Precipitation per Month in Cyprus

This graph shows how much precipitation Cyprus gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Cyprus

Average UV Index per Month in Cyprus

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cyprus. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Cyprus

Yearly Temperature in Cyprus

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cyprus. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Cyprus

Total Yearly Precipitation in Cyprus

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cyprus over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Cyprus

Weather experiences in Cyprus

The weather in Cyprus is rated an average of 4,2 out of 5 stars by 9 visitors. Have you been to Cyprus? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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There were days with rain and clouds. Still, you can comfortably enjoy outdoor activities. This is a good month to relax.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Daytime temperatures often reached minus 20 degrees, but it got cooler in the evening. There were more clouds than I expected and there were a few rainy days. But overall, the weather was excellent for our November holiday.— This text is automatically translated to English

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With a bright blue sky and plenty of sunshine, the temperature was a pleasant 25-30 degrees. Only in the evening did it get slightly cooler, but still pleasant. Very positive experience.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Refreshingly mild during the day and cool in the evening. Occasional showers but otherwise sunny. Ideal for relaxation and rest, less so for beach lovers.— This text is automatically translated to English

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There were many sunny spells with pleasant average temperatures during the day. Towards the evening it cooled down slightly, but it was still pleasant. There were a few showers, but overall I was very happy.— This text is automatically translated to English

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The sun shone brightly, but on some days it was too hot. It was pleasantly cold in the evening. We had a few days of wind, but overall the weather was perfect for the beach.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Compared to the gloom of the house, it looked like a crisp spring day. The sun shone every day and the temperature was pleasant - 15-20 degrees. However, rain was not an uncommon sight, making it unpredictable at times.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Late November. Beautiful sunny mornings, in afternoon more cloudy and sometimes rain.— This text is automatically translated to English

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In Kiti, it averaged 22 degrees with frequent sunshine. Lovely holiday weather.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average Weather in Cyprus by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cyprus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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