When to go · North Nicosia
North Nicosia in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot) (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Northern Cyprus overall
- Prices
- High
- Northern Cyprus overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot) (check).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- North NicosiaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 0 days
- Mesaoria plain, Northern Cyprus · North Nicosia, inlandhot
The hottest part of the island; 40 °C (104 °F)+ in July–August. Sightsee early.The hottest part of the island; 104 °F (40 °C)+ in July–August. Sightsee early.
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 North Nicosia, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °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: Jul–Aug (hot) (check).
January: Inside North Nicosia's best window: Oct–May.
North Nicosia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen