Cyprus Weather
🇨🇾 1 city covered · Europe
· semi-arid climate
Best time to visit
February to April
Weather in Cyprus at a glance
Our Cyprus coverage centers on Nicosia, which has a semi-arid climate. Expect average highs around 100°F (38°C) in July and 60°F (15°C) in January, with about 57 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Nicosia - annual average 68°
- Best time to visit: February to April
- Climate type: semi-arid
The bigger picture
Nicosia averages 10.9 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 294 mm (11.6 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally February to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Nicosia climate page.
Live weather across Cyprus today
Cyprus cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia | 68° | Jul · 100° | Jan · 44° | 57 | 10.9 | 0 |
Cyprus weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 44° | 9 | 8.2 h/day |
| February | 62° | 45° | 6 | 8.7 h/day |
| March | 67° | 49° | 7 | 10.2 h/day |
| April | 77° | 54° | 5 | 11.5 h/day |
| May | 86° | 62° | 5 | 12.6 h/day |
| June | 93° | 69° | 3 | 13.7 h/day |
| July | 100° | 75° | 1 | 13.9 h/day |
| August | 99° | 74° | 2 | 12.7 h/day |
| September | 93° | 70° | 2 | 11.6 h/day |
| October | 83° | 63° | 4 | 10.5 h/day |
| November | 72° | 55° | 5 | 8.9 h/day |
| December | 64° | 48° | 8 | 7.9 h/day |
Cyprus weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Cyprus?
Averaged across the covered cities, February to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Cyprus?
Snow is essentially absent in the Cyprus cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Cyprus like?
The covered cities fall under semi-arid climate. That means big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall.