Best time to visit Cyprus

April to May and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

April to May and September to October

Spring and early autumn are the sweet spot: warm, dry weather without peak-summer heat and crowds. June to August suits beach-first trips.

“The best time to visit Cyprus is during the shoulder seasons of April to May and September to October” traveloka.com
“spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are ideal” lumle.com
“opt for spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November)” lamerhomes.com

5 of the 9 travel guides we read name these months.

Cyprus month by month

Average high and low in Larnaca

January63°F / 46°FChecking fares…The coldest and wettest month, with snow likely in the Troodos Mountains.About 5 hours of sun a day, highs near 14°C.Beach-side hotels are mostly closed in the low season, January to March.
February64°F / 46°FChecking fares…Carnival season, with big celebrations in Limassol.Changeable weather, almond trees in bloom and skiing possible on Troodos.
March68°F / 48°FChecking fares…Spring arrives, rain tapers off and the countryside turns green.Moderate weather and an excellent month for long country walks.
Best timeApril73°F / 54°FChecking fares…Around 18 to 20°C on the coast with low rainfall; Orthodox Easter events.Turtles lay their eggs at Alagadi Beach around April.
Best timeMay81°F / 62°FChecking fares…Coastal temperatures around 22 to 24°C, minimal rain, before summer crowds and prices.Good for those who dislike heat, with highs near 28°C.
June87°F / 68°FChecking fares…Hot and reliably dry, with the sea warm enough to swim.The Kataklysmos flood festival is held around June 21 in seaside towns.
July91°F / 73°FChecking fares…Very hot and essentially rain-free, with peak crowds and prices.About 38°C in the day and 12 hours of sunshine.
August92°F / 73°FChecking fares…The hottest month; Nicosia can exceed 40°C. The busiest and most expensive month.The sea reaches its maximum of about 27°C in August.
Best timeSeptember89°F / 69°FChecking fares…Warm sea, easing heat and crowds thinning late in the month.Called the velvet season; sea stays 25 to 27°C.
Best timeOctober83°F / 64°FChecking fares…Mild temperatures around 24 to 25°C on the coast and a still-warm sea.A popular month with couples, comfortable at 26°C in the day.
November74°F / 56°FChecking fares…Pleasantly warm days and cool evenings; open-air lunches and even swimming are possible.Part of the shoulder season with fewer crowds.
December66°F / 50°FChecking fares…Mild days around 17°C, Christmas markets and events, quiet except for the holidays.December has the shortest daylight hours and a sea around 16°C.

Weather: Larnaca averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

June to AugustPeak tourist season for beach lovers, with higher prices and larger crowds, especially July and August.
Mid to end of June, July, AugustInflated prices and hotels mostly fully booked.

Quietest

December to FebruaryQuieter and cooler, with rain and snow in the mountains.
January to MarchLow season; beach-side hotels are mostly closed.

Watch for

July and AugustInland Nicosia can climb past 40°C during heatwaves.
December to JanuaryRain is most likely, though showers are usually quick.
WinterResort towns like Ayia Napa and Protaras can feel like ghost towns.
WinterBuses run less often outside summer.

Questions people ask

What's the hottest month to go to Cyprus?: August is typically the hottest month, often above 35°C.
What is the coldest month in Cyprus?: January is the coolest month, with highs near 14 to 15°C and lows around 5°C.

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