Nicosia (Lefkosia) weather in October

October in Nicosia: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nicosia🇨🇾 Cyprus · Greece & Cyprus · City89
  1. 72Jan
  2. 80Feb
  3. 86Mar
  4. 93Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 76Jun
  7. 54Jul
  8. 56Aug
  9. 74Sep
  10. 89Oct
  11. 90Nov
  12. 77Dec

#3 of 12 months in Nicosia · #184 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Days
29°C
Nights
15°C
Wet days
4
Sun
10.2 h
Humidity
66%
Daylight
11 h
Nicosia, Cyprus
Photo: Isaiah 53 · Pexels

Traveller notes on Nicosia in October

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 ↗

Other months in Nicosia

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 — October

Daytime high29°C / 85°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low15°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Sea temperature27°C / 80°F😎 warm sea
Rainfall19 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity66%💧 humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight11.3 h
Wind14 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

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

Crowds in Nicosia in October

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.

Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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).

Best 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 October

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

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    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 ↗

What's on around the world in October →

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 October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Nicosia?
October in Nicosia: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Nicosia on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Nicosia in October?
In October, Nicosia averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 15.4°C, with about 18.9 mm of rain over roughly 4.3 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nicosia in October?
Nicosia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in October.

Within 300 km: Limassol's Limassol Wine Festival on 26 Sep – 4 Oct, and Paphos' Turtle nesting at Lara around 1 Jun – 15 Oct.