Cyprus has a hot, dry summer from June to September and a short, mild, rainier winter from December to February. The best all-round months are April–June and September–October.
Seasons
- Spring (March–May): green hills and wildflowers, comfortable sightseeing, Easter celebrations. The sea is cool until May.
- Summer (June–August): hot and dry; coastal highs of around 30–33 °C, Nicosia often 37 °C or more. Warmest sea and busiest resorts.
- Autumn (September–November): the sea at its warmest in September, fewer crowds, grape harvest and festivals. First rains usually in late October or November.
- Winter (December–February): mild on the coast (highs around 16–18 °C), rain showers, snow on the Troodos summit, very quiet.
| Month | Avg high / low | Sea | Rain days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 7°C | ≈17°C | ≈9 | Quiet; good for sites and Troodos snow |
| February | 17° / 7°C | ≈17°C | ≈8 | Quiet; Carnival in some years |
| March | 19° / 9°C | ≈17°C | ≈6 | Wildflowers, walking |
| April | 23° / 12°C | ≈18°C | ≈3 | Excellent; Easter often |
| May | 27° / 16°C | ≈21°C | ≈2 | Excellent; sea warming |
| June | 30° / 20°C | ≈24°C | ≈0 | Great beach month |
| July | 33° / 22°C | ≈27°C | ≈0 | Hot, peak season |
| August | 33° / 23°C | ≈28°C | ≈0 | Hottest, busiest |
| September | 30° / 20°C | ≈27°C | ≈1 | Excellent; warm sea |
| October | 27° / 16°C | ≈25°C | ≈3 | Excellent; quieter |
| November | 22° / 12°C | ≈22°C | ≈5 | Mild; some rain |
| December | 18° / 9°C | ≈19°C | ≈8 | Quiet; Christmas |
Festivals and events
- Carnival (Apokries) — February/March, in the days before Orthodox Lent; biggest in Limassol.
- Orthodox Easter — March/April/May; the most important festival of the year, with processions, bonfires and family feasts. Dates change annually.
- Kataklysmos (Festival of the Flood) — at Pentecost, May/June; seaside celebrations, especially in Larnaca.
- Pafos Aphrodite Festival — late August or September; open-air opera in front of Paphos Castle.
- Limassol Wine Festival — late summer, in most years.
- Independence Day — 1 October.
Crowds and prices
July and August are the busiest and most expensive months, along with Easter week. In winter many beach hotels in Ayia Napa and Protaras close, but city hotels, Paphos and the Troodos stay open. Each destination guide has its own month-by-month table — start with the destinations.
