When to go · Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus in October
Great month. Still swimmable; comfortable for Salamis and Famagusta.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Northern Cyprus
- Prices
- Medium
- Northern Cyprus
Verdict
Still swimmable; comfortable for Salamis and Famagusta.
Weather in October
- North coast · Kyrenia, Lapta, Esentepebest weather
Mediterranean: hot dry summers, mild wet winters; sea swimmable from late May to early November.
- Mesaoria plain · North Nicosia, inlandbest weather
The hottest part of the island; 40 °C+ in July–August. Sightsee early.
- East and Karpas · Famagusta, Karpasbest weather
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.
Turkish Republic Day
29 Oct
Flags and parades.
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
- Medium
- Prices · Northern Cyprus
- Medium
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in October
Rated best or good this month
North coast
Best weather of the year (Kyrenia, Lapta, Esentepe)
Mesaoria plain
Best weather of the year (North Nicosia, inland)
East and Karpas
Best weather of the year (Famagusta, Karpas)
Warm; best for walking.