Best time to visit Cyprus
The best time to visit Cyprus is May, June and October, when its 4 destinations average 92/100 for climate comfort — January is the weakest month, at 69/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Cyprus destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cyprus climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69 | 15.5°C | 83 mm | Nicosia 76 |
| February | 75 | 15.9°C | 45 mm | Nicosia 81 |
| March | 79 | 17.4°C | 43 mm | Nicosia 86 |
| April | 87 | 21.7°C | 19 mm | Nicosia 96 |
| May | 92 | 26.8°C | 9 mm | Larnaca 94 |
| June | 92 | 29.4°C | 5 mm | Larnaca 96 |
| July | 85 | 33.5°C | 0 mm | Paphos 94 |
| August | 83 | 33.3°C | 1 mm | Paphos 92 |
| September | 89 | 31.2°C | 4 mm | Limassol 94 |
| October | 90 | 27.5°C | 21 mm | Larnaca 92 |
| November | 83 | 22.6°C | 36 mm | Nicosia 90 |
| December | 74 | 18.3°C | 59 mm | Nicosia 82 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Cyprus destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 4 destinations in Cyprus
Cyprus — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Cyprus?
- May, June and October. Across Cyprus's 4 destinations, May averages 92/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.8°C and 9 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Cyprus?
- January, averaging 69/100 — mean highs of 15.5°C and 83 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Cyprus?
- July, with mean daily highs of 33.5°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Cyprus?
- January, averaging 83 mm of rain.