Cyprus Weather Month by Month (by Town)

Cyprus is one of the sunniest places in Europe, and its weather shapes daily life more than most newcomers expect: long, hot summers spent by the sea, short springs full of wildflowers, and winters that are mild by day but chilly indoors. Where you live matters too. The coast, the inland plain around Nicosia and the Troodos mountains can feel like three different countries on the same day.

The figures below are long-term averages (1991–2020 for the towns, 1981–2010 for Troodos) from the Cyprus Department of Meteorology and the World Meteorological Organization. For today's weather and the forecast, see the weather box on our home page.

The year at a glance

Season	Months	What to expect
Winter	December – February	Mild, sunny days between rainy spells; cold nights inland; snow in Troodos
Spring	March – May	Warm and green, wildflowers, occasional dust from North Africa
Summer	June – September	Hot, dry and cloudless; very hot inland; warm sea
Autumn	October – November	Still warm, the first rains, sea warm until November

Average highs and lows by town (°C)

Month	Nicosia	Limassol	Larnaca	Paphos	Troodos (Prodromos)
January	16 / 6	18 / 11	17 / 8	17 / 9	6 / 1
February	17 / 6	18 / 11	18 / 8	18 / 9	7 / 1
March	20 / 8	20 / 12	20 / 9	19 / 10	10 / 3
April	25 / 11	23 / 14	23 / 12	22 / 12	16 / 7
May	30 / 15	27 / 17	27 / 16	25 / 15	20 / 11
June	34 / 20	31 / 21	31 / 20	28 / 19	25 / 15
July	38 / 23	34 / 24	33 / 23	30 / 21	28 / 18
August	37 / 23	34 / 25	33 / 23	31 / 22	28 / 18
September	34 / 19	31 / 22	31 / 21	29 / 20	25 / 15
October	29 / 16	28 / 19	28 / 18	27 / 17	19 / 11
November	23 / 11	24 / 16	23 / 13	23 / 13	13 / 6
December	18 / 7	19 / 12	19 / 10	19 / 10	8 / 3

Average daily high / average night-time low, rounded. Nicosia: Athalassa station; Larnaca and Paphos: the airports; Troodos: Prodromos village at 1,380 m.

What the numbers mean in practice: Nicosia has the widest swings, cooler than the coast on winter nights and up to 4°C hotter on summer afternoons. Paphos is the mildest in summer thanks to the sea breeze. Limassol has the warmest nights all year round.

Rain and sunshine

Month	Rain in Limassol (mm)	Rainy days	Sunshine (hours a day)
January	87	10	6.3
February	67	9	7.6
March	36	6	7.9
April	18	4	9.0
May	5	2	11.1
June	1	0–1	12.7
July	0	0	12.6
August	0	0	11.8
September	3	1	10.5
October	13	3	9.2
November	78	6	7.5
December	100	11	6.0

Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm of rain. Limassol gets about 400 mm a year, Nicosia about 340 mm and Troodos more than double, around 800 mm, much of it as snow.

Sea temperature

Month	Average sea temperature (Limassol)
January – March	17–18°C
April	18°C
May	21°C
June	24°C
July	27°C
August	28°C
September	27°C
October	25°C
November	22°C
December	20°C

The sea stays above 22°C from June to November, which makes October one of the best swimming months: warm water, smaller crowds and cooler afternoons. See our guide to Blue Flag beaches to choose where to swim.

Month by month

January and February

The coolest and wettest months. Sunny days of 16–18°C alternate with storms that bring heavy rain and wind. Nights are chilly, especially inland, and most homes need heating. Troodos is usually snowy, and February is often the best month for skiing on Mount Olympus. Almond trees blossom from late January into February.

March and April

Spring arrives early. The countryside turns green, wildflowers cover the hills, and days are pleasantly warm. Rain becomes less frequent. Dust episodes, when sand blows over from North Africa or the Middle East, are most common in spring and can turn the sky hazy for a day or two.

May

Perfect weather for most people: warm, sunny and dry, with the sea warming up for the first swims. Inland temperatures already reach 30°C by the end of the month.

June to August

Summer means clear skies every day, almost no rain and long, hot afternoons. The coast stays in the low 30s with humid nights; Nicosia often reaches 37°C or more, and heatwaves can push inland temperatures above 40°C. Plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening, and read our summer survival guide.

September and October

Still summer in all but name. September is hot, October is warm and gentle, and the sea is at its warmest. The first autumn rains usually arrive in October, sometimes as short, heavy thunderstorms.

November and December

Temperatures drop and the rains return, but sunny days of 18–24°C are common. December is often the wettest month of the year. Snow usually starts in the Troodos mountains before Christmas.

Coast, inland or mountains: where is the weather best?

	Coast (Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Ayia Napa)	Inland (Nicosia)	Mountains (Troodos)
Summer	Hot and humid, sea breeze	Very hot and dry	Pleasantly warm, cool nights
Winter	Mild, rarely below 8°C at night	Cold nights, occasional frost	Cold, snowy, roads can close
Best for	Year-round mild climate, the beach	Those who don't mind the heat	Summer escapes and winter snow

Choosing where to live? Our area finder and city guides compare the towns on much more than the weather.

Practical tips

Pack layers for winter: days can be warm, but stone houses are cold, so bring jumpers and plan for heating.
Respect the summer sun: high-factor sunscreen, a hat and shade at midday from May to September.
Check warnings: the Department of Meteorology issues yellow, orange and red warnings for heat, storms and wind.
Get a weather app that covers Cyprus, or check the forecast on our home page.

Averages describe typical years; individual days and seasons can be much hotter, colder or wetter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest month in Cyprus?

July and August. Average highs are around 33–34°C on the south coast and about 37°C in Nicosia, and heatwaves can push inland temperatures past 40°C.

What is the coldest month in Cyprus?

January and February. On the coast, days average around 17–18°C and nights 8–11°C; inland nights in Nicosia drop to about 6°C, and the Troodos mountains are close to freezing at night.

When does it rain in Cyprus?

Mainly from November to March, with December and January the wettest months. Rain usually comes in short, heavy spells between sunny days. From June to September it hardly rains at all.

When is the sea warm enough to swim in Cyprus?

Most people swim from May or June to November, when the sea is above about 21–22°C. Hardy swimmers carry on all year, as the sea rarely drops below 16–17°C.

Does it snow in Cyprus?

Yes, in the Troodos mountains, usually from late December to March. Snow on the coast and in Nicosia is very rare.

Cyprus Weather Month by Month: Temperatures, Rain and Sea by Town

The year at a glance

Average highs and lows by town (°C)

Rain and sunshine

Sea temperature