When to go · Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus in August
Mixed month. Peak heat and crowds; turtle hatchlings on the beaches late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- Northern Cyprus
- Prices
- High
- Northern Cyprus
Verdict
Peak heat and crowds; turtle hatchlings on the beaches late in the month.
Weather in August
- North coast · Kyrenia, Lapta, Esentepehot
Mediterranean: hot dry summers, mild wet winters; sea swimmable from late May to early November.
- Mesaoria plain · North Nicosia, inlandhot
The hottest part of the island; 40 °C+ in July–August. Sightsee early.
- East and Karpas · Famagusta, Karpashot
Long sandy beaches; turtle nesting June–August.
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.
Communal Resistance Day and Victory Day
1 Aug, 30 Aug
Ceremonies; offices shut.
Peak summer
Jul–Aug · Kyrenia (Girne)
Heat near 40°C inland; rooms on the coast fill.
Kyrenia festivals (check dates)
Apr–Oct · Kyrenia (Girne)
Harbour concerts and events on some evenings; check the local listings.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Northern Cyprus
- High
- Prices · Northern Cyprus
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in August
Better another month
Very hot; crowded.