Nicosia (Lefkosia) weather in May

May in Nicosia: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nicosia🇨🇾 Cyprus · Greece & Cyprus · City87
  1. 72Jan
  2. 80Feb
  3. 86Mar
  4. 93Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 76Jun
  7. 54Jul
  8. 56Aug
  9. 74Sep
  10. 89Oct
  11. 90Nov
  12. 77Dec

#4 of 12 months in Nicosia · #338 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Days
30°C
Nights
15°C
Wet days
5
Sun
12.7 h
Humidity
55%
Daylight
14 h
Nicosia, Cyprus
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Traveller notes on Nicosia in May

Notes from nearby Limassol (62 km away)

Nicosia doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Limassol, close enough to share the season.

Regulars are specific that by the end of the month temperatures sit in the mid-high 70s Fahrenheit and humidity stays low, with the land still green and flowers still in bloom before summer's dry brown takes over. Our row backs that mild, genuinely dry read, 26.4C over 17.7C nights feeling 18C, with rain minimal at 11.1mm across 3.2 days and humidity at 61 percent. Regulars are consistent this counts among the best months to visit, warm enough for swimming most days while evenings can still turn cool enough that a wind- and water-proof layer is worth packing. The sea sits at a mild 20.9C, comfortable for most swimmers by this point. The record: 12.6 hours of sun, a 16.2 kph wind and AQI 56.
EndOfMayWarmDryNotYetHumid · May · 1 month ago · about Limassol · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Nicosia

Forum posters describe early October in Cyprus as still hot by day and warm in the evenings, cooling progressively as the month goes on, with the beginning of the month rated as a particularly nice time to arrive - comfortable daytime temperatures paired with cooler evenings. Posters note families with school-age children often specifically target the end of October for half-term breaks and still find the water warm enough to swim. Posters are consistent that conditions shift noticeably by mid-to-late October, turning cooler with gustier coastal winds as the month progresses. Posters generally rate October overall as a pleasant transitional month, warm enough for swimming through the whole month but distinctly cooler and windier by the back half than the front.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Cyprus-forum regulars describe April as changeable rather than settled: warm sunny days in the low 20sC alternate with cloudier, cooler spells where rain is a real possibility, so a single week can swing noticeably. Evenings cool off enough that a jumper or light jacket and long trousers get recommended even after a warm afternoon - inland spots like Nicosia see a wider day-to-night swing than the coast. Regulars call it comfortable for sightseeing and even sunbathing on a good day, just not a month to plan around guaranteed warmth after dark.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Nicosia climate normals — May

Daytime high30°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Sea temperature21°C / 69°F🌊 fresh
Rainfall28 mm / 1.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity55%🍃 comfortable
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine12.7 h/day
Daylight14 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)54🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Nicosia in May

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Nicosia's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherNicosia's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Nicosia in May

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Rule

    Crossing the Green Line

    1 Jan – 31 Dec

    The Ledra Street and Ledra Palace checkpoints let you walk between the two halves of the city on a passport, in minutes, and hire cars usually need separate insurance to cross. Hours and openings can change at short notice. Source ↗

  • Hazard

    Spring dust episodes

    1 Mar – 31 May · usuallyDust season

    Dust off Syria and the Sahara reaches the island several times each spring and it hangs in the Mesaoria basin longer than on the coast. It usually clears in a day or two. Source ↗

What's on around the world in May →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Nicosia — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Nicosia?

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Nicosia in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Nicosia?
May in Nicosia: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Nicosia on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Nicosia in May?
In May, Nicosia averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 14.9°C, with about 27.6 mm of rain over roughly 4.5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nicosia in May?
Nicosia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in May.

Within 300 km: Limassol's Kataklysmos on 29 May – 1 Jun, and Paphos' Kataklysmos on 29 May – 1 Jun.