When to go · Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa, month by month
The best months for Ayia Napa: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (61–63 °F), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.17 °C / 9 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 48 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Same as January; almond blossom inland. Carnival in Limassol before Green Monday (check dates).17 °C / 9 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 48 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (63 °F). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.19 °C / 10 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 50 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Best walking month. Orthodox Easter usually falls in April or early May: book rooms and cars early for that week.22 °C / 13 °C, 4 rain days72 °F / 55 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 17 °C, 2 rain days79 °F / 63 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.30 °C / 20 °C, 1 rain days86 °F / 68 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak heat, crowds and prices), and mid-winter if you want beach weather.33 °C / 23 °C, 0 rain days91 °F / 73 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak heat, crowds and prices), and mid-winter if you want beach weather.33 °C / 23 °C, 0 rain days91 °F / 73 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.31 °C / 21 °C, 1 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 18 °C, 3 rain days81 °F / 64 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Pleasant 22 °C days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Pleasant 72 °F days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.22 °C / 14 °C, 6 rain days72 °F / 57 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Mild, wet spells, Christmas markets in Nicosia and Limassol; the beaches are quiet.18 °C / 11 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 52 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low