Weather by month for Nicosia, the best months to go and how Cyprus's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Apr, May, Oct, Nov
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 23°C to 30°C · 4–5 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 15°C to 38°C · 1–9 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 7°C | 9 days (51 mm) | 8.2 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| February | 17°C / 7°C | 6 days (37 mm) | 8.7 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| March | 20°C / 9°C | 7 days (38 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: April | 25°C / 12°C | 5 days (27 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 8.5/10 |
| Best month: May | 30°C / 17°C | 5 days (21 mm) | 12.6 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| June | 34°C / 21°C | 3 days (13 mm) | 13.7 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| July | 38°C / 24°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 13.9 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| August | 37°C / 24°C | 2 days (4 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| September | 34°C / 21°C | 3 days (9 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| Best month: October | 29°C / 17°C | 4 days (18 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 9.0/10 |
| Best month: November | 23°C / 13°C | 5 days (27 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 8.7/10 |
| December | 18°C / 9°C | 8 days (46 mm) | 7.9 h/day | 7.6/10 |
Figures for Nicosia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
15°C / 7°C · 9 rain days · 8.2 h sun
Days reach 15.3°C and nights drop to 6.6°C, with rain on about 9 days. It's the wettest start to the year, with 51mm of rain, but sun hours still average 8.2. The score is 6.3, a good time for quiet sightseeing rather than beach days. New Year's Day and Epiphany fall this month.
17°C / 7°C · 6 rain days · 8.7 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 16.8°C and rain eases to 6.4 days, with 37mm falling. Sun hours rise to 8.7, making it a good month for walking and exploring towns. The score is 7.3. Green Monday falls late in the month in 2026.
20°C / 9°C · 7 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Spring brings warmer air, with highs of 19.6°C and lows near 8.9°C. Rain still falls on 7.3 days but sun hours jump to 10.2, and the score of 7.8 marks this as one of the best months to visit. Greek Independence Day is marked on the 25th.
25°C / 12°C · 5 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Highs reach 25.1°C and rain drops to 5.2 days, with sun hours up to 11.5. With a score of 8.5, this is one of the best months, good for hiking before summer heat sets in. Cyprus National Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday all fall in April 2026.
30°C / 17°C · 5 rain days · 12.6 h sun
Temperatures push past 29.9°C by day, with nights at 16.6°C, while rain days fall to 4.7. Sun hours reach 12.6, and the score of 8.1 keeps May among the best months, good for beaches without full summer heat. Labour Day falls on the 1st.
34°C / 21°C · 3 rain days · 13.7 h sun
Highs hit 33.7°C and rain is rare, just 3.3 days with 13mm total. Sun hours reach 13.7, and the score of 7.7 still rates it among the best months, though the heat is strong by midday. Pentecost and Whit Monday fall in early June 2026.
38°C / 24°C · 1 rain days · 13.9 h sun
This is the hottest month, with highs of 37.6°C and almost no rain, just 0.8 days. Sun hours peak at 13.9, and the heat is intense through the afternoon, so the score drops to 6.7, still rated good but demanding for midday activity.
37°C / 24°C · 2 rain days · 12.7 h sun
Highs stay near 37.1°C with only 1.9 rain days, and the heat continues from July with little relief. The score is 6.5, good but tough for those sensitive to high temperatures. Assumption of the Virgin Mary is marked on August 15th.
34°C / 21°C · 3 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs ease to 33.8°C and rain picks up slightly to 2.5 days. Sun hours are still strong at 11.6, and the score rises to 7.7, placing September among the best months as the sharpest heat fades.
29°C / 17°C · 4 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Highs fall to 28.5°C and rain returns gradually, with 3.6 days and 18mm. Sun hours ease to 10.5, and with the top score of 9, October is rated the best month overall for pleasant warmth without extremes. Cyprus Independence Day falls on the 1st and Ohi Day on the 28th.
23°C / 13°C · 5 rain days · 8.9 h sun
Highs drop to 22.5°C and rain increases to 5.3 days, with 27mm falling. Sun hours fall to 8.9, but the score of 8.7 keeps November among the best months, good for mild days and fewer crowds.
18°C / 9°C · 8 rain days · 7.9 h sun
Highs fall to 17.6°C and rain picks up to 7.9 days, totaling 46mm, with sun hours down to 7.9. Despite cooler, wetter weather, the score of 7.6 still rates it among the best months. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day all fall this month.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia | 15°C | 17°C | 20°C | 25°C | 30°C | 34°C | 38°C | 37°C | 34°C | 29°C | 23°C | 18°C |
| Limassol | 16°C | 17°C | 19°C | 23°C | 27°C | 30°C | 33°C | 33°C | 31°C | 28°C | 23°C | 18°C |
| Famagusta | 16°C | 17°C | 20°C | 23°C | 27°C | 31°C | 34°C | 34°C | 32°C | 28°C | 23°C | 19°C |
| Kyrenia | 16°C | 17°C | 19°C | 23°C | 28°C | 31°C | 35°C | 34°C | 32°C | 28°C | 22°C | 18°C |
| Protaras | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 22°C | 25°C | 28°C | 32°C | 32°C | 30°C | 27°C | 22°C | 18°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
March to May and November suit city visits best. Highs run 19.6–29.9°C and sun hours climb from 10.2 to 12.6, warm enough for walking but without July's 37.6°C peak.
Beach
June, July, September and October are the beach months. July has just 0.8 rain days and highs of 37.6°C, while June and September stay slightly cooler at 33.7–33.8°C with more sea-friendly conditions and less scorching midday heat.
Hiking & nature
February to April and November work best for hiking, with highs of 16.8–25.1°C. Rain days range from 5.2 to 7.3, cool enough to avoid summer's heat but mild enough for trails.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Epiphany (6 Jan)
Public holidays: Green Monday (23 Feb)
Public holidays: Greek Independence Day (25 Mar)
Public holidays: Cyprus National Day (1 Apr), Good Friday (10 Apr), Easter Monday (13 Apr), Easter Tuesday (14 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Pentecost (31 May)
Public holidays: Whit Monday (1 Jun)
Public holidays: Assumption of the Virgin Mary (15 Aug)
Public holidays: Cyprus Independence Day (1 Oct), Ohi Day (28 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
August scores 6.5 out of 10, rated good but not the best month. Days average a high of 37.1°C with only 1.9 rain days and 12.7 hours of sun, so heat rather than rain is the issue. If you want similar sun with less extreme temperatures, September averages 33.8°C with 11.6 sun hours.
Yes, October is the top-rated month, scoring 9 out of 10. Highs average 28.5°C and lows 17.2°C, which is warm without the peak-summer extremes, and sun hours stay strong at 10.5 a day. Rain picks up slightly to 3.6 days and 18 mm, but it remains a dry month overall.
Yes, April rates 8.5 out of 10 and is listed among the best months. Highs reach 25.1°C and lows 12.2°C, with 5.2 rain days and 27 mm of rain, so showers are light. Sun hours rise to 11.5 a day, making it a mild, sunny choice before the summer heat arrives.
January is rated good, scoring 6.3 out of 10, the lowest score of the year. It's the wettest month with 9 rain days and 51 mm of rain, plus the lowest sun total at 8.2 hours a day. Highs stay mild at 15.3°C and lows at 6.6°C, so it's cool and damp rather than cold.
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