Cyprus in May

May is one of Cyprus's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 4 destinations average 89/100, led by Larnaca at 91 — 29°C and 3 rainy days — while Paphos is cooler at 26°C and scores 88.

#3 of 12 months for Cyprus · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇨🇾 Cyprus, month by month

89/100 in May
  1. 71Jan
  2. 78Feb
  3. 82Mar
  4. 87Apr
  5. 89May
  6. 89Jun
  7. 84Jul
  8. 83Aug
  9. 90Sep
  10. 94Oct
  11. 86Nov
  12. 75Dec

Where in Cyprus in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1LarnacaBeach29°C12 mm · 3 days91 tier S—
2LimassolBeach27°C11 mm · 3 days90 tier S—
3PaphosBeach26°C9 mm · 2 days88 tier A—
4NicosiaCity31°C28 mm · 5 days87 tier A—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Cyprus in May

  • Kataklysmos · Limassol and 2 more places · 29 May – 1 Jun

Better months for Cyprus

October · 94/100September · 90/100June · 89/100Weakest: January · 71/100
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