The best time to visit Cyprus
The best time to visit Cyprus for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 97/100 with daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F. May and October are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) about 8 months a year, warmest in August at 29°C.
Cyprus by month, averaged across 3 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34 | 13° / 55°F | 79 mm | 19° | Mixed |
| February | 37 | 13° / 55°F | 50 mm | 19° | Mixed |
| March | 56 | 15° / 59°F | 28 mm | 18° | Very good |
| April | 79 | 18° / 64°F | 16 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| May | 93 | 22° / 72°F | 11 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| June | 97 | 26° / 79°F | 3 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| July | 97 | 29° / 84°F | 2 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| August | 97 | 29° / 84°F | 2 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| September | 96 | 27° / 81°F | 7 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| October | 94 | 23° / 73°F | 19 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| November | 83 | 19° / 66°F | 35 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| December | 48 | 15° / 59°F | 79 mm | 21° | Good |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Cyprus' warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 97/100, ~28°C / 82°F days). Shoulder season: May and October — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~29°C / 84°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~331 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Larnaca (3,154 h/yr), Tymbou (Kirklar) (3,110 h/yr), Paphos (3,066 h/yr). See where it's sunniest in Cyprus month by month, the hottest places in Cyprus, or every Cyprus destination with a full climate card.