Cyprus Weather & Climate 2026

BSh Hot Semi-Arid

Monthly climate averages for Nicosia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Cyprus experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: Apr–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 7.2/10 Feb 7.8/10 Mar 7.9/10 Apr 9.5/10 May 9.5/10 Jun 8/10 Jul 5.1/10 Aug 4.3/10 Sep 7.3/10 Oct 9.8/10 Nov 9/10 Dec 7.2/10

Key figures

Climate Score
7.7/10
Best: April, May, October, November
UV Index
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Temperature 26°C / 17°C
Feels Like 26°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 26 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 64%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Best Time to Visit
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Hottest Month
36°C
July
Avg Low25°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
9°C
February
Avg High17°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High36°C
Avg Low25°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 40)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding July, August due to extreme heat.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:33
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:04

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Cyprus

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Cyprus, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Nicosia

Population: 200.5K

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Limassol

Population: 154K

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Larnaca

Population: 72K

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Stróvolos

Population: 67.9K

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Famagusta

Population: 42.5K

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Káto Lakatámeia

Population: 40K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 1 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 8 days/mo

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

48°C 42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 12 mm 24 mm 36 mm 48 mm 60 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

16h 14h 12h 10h 8h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Good
Temp
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
15°C / 8°C
Rain
10days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
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February
Good
Temp
17°C / 9°C
Feels Like
15°C / 7°C
Rain
6days (30 mm) Good
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
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March
Good
Temp
20°C / 11°C
Feels Like
18°C / 9°C
Rain
6days (37 mm) Good
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
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April best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 14°C
Feels Like
24°C / 12°C
Rain
4days (27 mm) Good
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
61% Muggy
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May best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 18°C
Feels Like
29°C / 17°C
Rain
5days (32 mm) Good
Sun
13h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
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June
Good
Temp
32°C / 22°C
Feels Like
35°C / 23°C
Rain
1days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.9h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
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July
Fair
Temp
36°C / 25°C
Feels Like
39°C / 27°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.9h Excellent
Humidity
52% Moderate
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August
Poor
Temp
35°C / 25°C
Feels Like
39°C / 28°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.9h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
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September
Good
Temp
32°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 24°C
Rain
2days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
61% Muggy
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October best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 19°C
Feels Like
29°C / 19°C
Rain
3days (12 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
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November best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 15°C
Feels Like
23°C / 15°C
Rain
7days (38 mm) Good
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
69% Muggy
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December
Good
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
17°C / 10°C
Rain
9days (59 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January 17°C / 10°C 15°C / 8°C 10days (62 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 74% Muggy Good View Details
February 17°C / 9°C 15°C / 7°C 6days (30 mm) Good 9.7h Good 70% Muggy Good View Details
March 20°C / 11°C 18°C / 9°C 6days (37 mm) Good 11.1h Excellent 65% Muggy Good View Details
April best 24°C / 14°C 24°C / 12°C 4days (27 mm) Good 11.9h Excellent 61% Muggy Excellent View Details
May best 28°C / 18°C 29°C / 17°C 5days (32 mm) Good 13h Excellent 57% Moderate Excellent View Details
June 32°C / 22°C 35°C / 23°C 1days (5 mm) Excellent 13.9h Excellent 57% Moderate Good View Details
July 36°C / 25°C 39°C / 27°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 13.9h Excellent 52% Moderate Fair View Details
August 35°C / 25°C 39°C / 28°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 12.9h Excellent 59% Moderate Poor View Details
September 32°C / 23°C 35°C / 24°C 2days (6 mm) Excellent 11.7h Excellent 61% Muggy Good View Details
October best 28°C / 19°C 29°C / 19°C 3days (12 mm) Excellent 10.8h Excellent 63% Muggy Excellent View Details
November best 23°C / 15°C 23°C / 15°C 7days (38 mm) Good 9.2h Good 69% Muggy Excellent View Details
December 19°C / 11°C 17°C / 10°C 9days (59 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 75% Muggy Good View Details

Best Time to Visit Cyprus (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Cyprus are April, May, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Nicosia, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Cyprus is July, with average daytime highs of 36°C (96°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Cyprus is February, with average overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Cyprus is January, averaging 62mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Cyprus receives approximately 135 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Nicosia.
The least favorable months to visit Cyprus are July, August, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider April, May, October, November instead.
Average humidity in Cyprus is 64%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Cyprus are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Cyprus averages 16 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 26%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Cyprus is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Cyprus has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Cyprus ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Cyprus. It earns a climate score of 8/10 with Good.
For June in Cyprus, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 32°C (90°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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