Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Cyprus with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cyprus in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Cyprus with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 17°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cyprus will be around 30°C, with nights close to 18°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cyprus is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 13% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Cyprus. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cyprus in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
33 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Cyprus?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Cyprus. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cyprus in May
With 40°C, Cyprus hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 26°C.
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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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Daily Temperature in May in Cyprus
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Cyprus, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Cyprus
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Daily Precipitation in May in Cyprus
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Cyprus, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Cyprus.
Daily UV Index in May in Cyprus
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cyprus, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Cyprus Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Cyprus, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Cyprus Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Cyprus, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Cyprus
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cyprus. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Cyprus
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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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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.
