When to go · Famagusta
Famagusta in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat, limited beach access in Varosha).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Northern Cyprus overall
- Prices
- High
- Northern Cyprus overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat, limited beach access in Varosha).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- FamagustaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 0 days
- East and Karpas, Northern Cyprus · Famagusta, Karpashot
Long sandy beaches; turtle nesting June–August.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Northern Cyprus overall
- High
- Prices · Northern Cyprus overall
- High
Northern Cyprus overall: Peak heat and crowds; turtle hatchlings on the beaches late in the month.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Famagusta, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 10
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat, limited beach access in Varosha).
January: Inside Famagusta's best window: Oct–May.
Famagusta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen