When to go · Cyprus
Cyprus, month by month
The best months for Cyprus: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.South and east coast: fine · West coast: fine · Central plain: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedSame as January; almond blossom inland. Carnival in Limassol before Green Monday (check dates).South and east coast: fine · West coast: fine · Central plain: fineCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGoodWildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.South and east coast: fine · West coast: fine · Central plain: best weatherCrowds: Low · 4 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatBest walking month. Orthodox Easter usually falls in April or early May: book rooms and cars early for that week.South and east coast: best weather · West coast: best weather · Central plain: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatWarm sea arrives (21–22 °C), long days, low heat. Kataklysmos festival at the coast about 50 days after Easter.South and east coast: best weather · West coast: best weather · Central plain: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneGreatBeach season in full; Nicosia hits 35 °C. Walk before 10:00.South and east coast: best weather · West coast: best weather · Central plain: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyMixedHot: 38–40 °C inland, heatwaves and wildfire risk. Coast and Troodos only; indoor afternoons.South and east coast: hot · West coast: hot · Central plain: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedHottest and busiest month; 15 August holiday fills the island. Sea at 28 °C.South and east coast: hot · West coast: hot · Central plain: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatSea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 33 °C on the plain.South and east coast: best weather · West coast: best weather · Central plain: hotCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatWarm and settled; the best all-round month. 1 and 28 October are public holidays.South and east coast: best weather · West coast: best weather · Central plain: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatPleasant 22 °C days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.South and east coast: best weather · West coast: best weather · Central plain: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedMild, wet spells, Christmas markets in Nicosia and Limassol; the beaches are quiet.South and east coast: fine · West coast: fine · Central plain: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and east coastLarnaca, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protaras | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | Hot | Hot | Best | Best | Best | OK |
| West coastPaphos, Coral Bay, Akamas, Polis | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | Hot | Hot | Best | Best | Best | OK |
| Central plainNicosia, the Mesaoria | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Best | Best | OK |
| Troodos mountainsPlatres, Kakopetria, Mount Olympos | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | OK |
| North coastKyrenia (Girne), Karpas peninsula | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | Hot | Hot | Best | Best | Best | OK |