When to go · Platres
Platres, month by month
The best months for Platres: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C (61–63 °F)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (61–63 °F (16–17 °C)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Same as January; almond blossom inland. Carnival in Limassol before Green Monday (check dates).13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C (63 °F)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (63 °F (17 °C)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGreatInside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Pleasant 22 °C (72 °F) days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Pleasant 72 °F (22 °C) days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Mild, wet spells, Christmas markets in Nicosia and Limassol; the beaches are quiet.13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Platres, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.
May: Inside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.
Platres: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.