When to go · Nicosia
Nicosia in August
Avoid month. Very hot; Aug 15 holiday.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C99°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Cyprus overall
- Prices
- High
- Cyprus overall
Verdict
Very hot; Aug 15 holiday.
Weather in August
- NicosiaHighs around 37 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Central plain, Cyprus · Nicosia, the Mesaoriahot
The hottest part of the island: 38–40 °C in July and August, with heatwaves above 44 °C recorded. Winter nights near freezing.The hottest part of the island: 100–104 °F in July and August, with heatwaves above 111 °F recorded. Winter nights near freezing.
Summer season
Long evenings, festivals and late meze dinners.
Watch: 38–40°C in July and August; outdoor stops before 11:00 only.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Assumption of the Virgin
15 August · Churches
Public holiday in peak heat; many places close.
Assumption (Dormition) big impact
15 Aug · Cyprus
Peak of the island's own holidays; villages hold feasts; hotels and car hire sold out.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cyprus overall
- High
- Prices · Cyprus overall
- High
Cyprus overall: Hottest and busiest month; 15 August holiday fills the island. Sea at 28 °C.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen