Best time to visit Cyprus: month by month

YesTrip editorial team · Updated: 27 October 2026

In short

The best time to visit Cyprus is April to June and September to November: Paphos then reaches 21 to 29 °C by day. July and August are hot and dry, at 31 °C in Paphos and 33 to 34 °C in Larnaca. The sea stays above 22 °C from June to November. Winter is mild on the coast at 16 to 18 °C by day, while the Troodos mountains get snow.

Plan this trip now

Cyprus is the easternmost island of the EU. According to the official tourism organisation, the island has long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild winters from December to February, with short spring and autumn seasons in between. The coast around Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Ayia Napa is where most people stay; the Troodos mountains in the centre are cooler and get snow in winter. We analysed the weather from 2015 to 2024 at three places: Paphos in the west, Larnaca in the south-east and the Troodos range.

The short answer

Best time overall: April to June and September to November. Paphos averages 21.4 °C by day in April, 24.8 °C in May, 29.2 °C in September and 26.4 °C in October.
Beach season: June to October. According to Visit Cyprus, the open sea stays above 22 °C from June to November and reaches about 27 °C in August.
Hottest months: July and August, at 31 °C in Paphos and 33 to 34 °C in Larnaca.
Wettest months: December and January, with 109 to 126 mm in Paphos.
Winter: mild on the coast at 16 to 18 °C by day; snow on the Troodos, usually from before Christmas.

Cyprus's climate: all 12 months

Month	Paphos day	Paphos night	Paphos rain	Larnaca day	Larnaca rain	Troodos day	Troodos night
January	15.7 °C	9.4 °C	126 mm	15.9 °C	50 mm	4.5 °C	-2.5 °C
February	16.6 °C	9.4 °C	57 mm	16.9 °C	33 mm	6.4 °C	-1.8 °C
March	18.0 °C	10.8 °C	62 mm	19.2 °C	25 mm	8.7 °C	-0.2 °C
April	21.4 °C	13.3 °C	24 mm	23.2 °C	21 mm	13.9 °C	3.9 °C
May	24.8 °C	16.9 °C	16 mm	27.2 °C	14 mm	18.6 °C	7.9 °C
June	27.8 °C	20.5 °C	7 mm	30.3 °C	5 mm	22.6 °C	11.6 °C
July	31.1 °C	23.3 °C	1 mm	33.5 °C	1 mm	26.6 °C	15.1 °C
August	30.8 °C	23.8 °C	2 mm	33.2 °C	1 mm	26.2 °C	15.1 °C
September	29.2 °C	21.9 °C	4 mm	31.3 °C	5 mm	23.1 °C	12.2 °C
October	26.4 °C	18.5 °C	22 mm	27.9 °C	16 mm	18.1 °C	8.2 °C
November	22.4 °C	14.6 °C	55 mm	22.6 °C	23 mm	12.1 °C	3.5 °C
December	18.0 °C	11.3 °C	109 mm	18.2 °C	50 mm	7.2 °C	-0.1 °C

Temperature and rain (including snow as water): monthly averages 2015–2024 from the ERA5 reanalysis (via Open-Meteo), rounded. A grid cell is about 25 km wide, so the values are a regional average rather than a single weather station. Treat the Troodos values as a rough guide: the cell averages high peaks and lower valleys, so mountain villages can be warmer and the summit area colder. The Paphos cell also includes hills inland, which is why its winter rain is higher than on the coast itself.

Paphos: daytime high (bar) and night low (start of the line)

Paphos has a long warm season: from May to October the days are around 25 to 31 °C, and even in January it averages almost 16 °C by day. The west coast is slightly cooler in summer than Larnaca and the south-east.

Paphos: rain per month, average 2015–2024

Almost all the rain falls from November to March. From May to September it hardly rains at all.

Cyprus month by month

March to May: spring

A beautiful time for walking, villages and archaeological sites such as the ancient sites of Kato Paphos. Visit Cyprus describes April and May as the season when the countryside is green and flowers are in bloom. The days are warm, but the sea is still cool for most swimmers until late May.

June to August: summer

Hot, sunny and practically dry. Paphos averages 28 to 31 °C, Larnaca 30 to 34 °C, and nights stay above 20 °C. The beaches are at their busiest. According to the UK travel advice, there is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October, and the Cyprus Department of Meteorology issues warnings for severe weather, especially in summer. The Troodos mountains are a cooler escape at the height of summer.

September to November: autumn

Often the best time for a beach holiday: September is still summer at 29 °C in Paphos, October is warm at 26 °C, and the sea stays warm. Visit Cyprus describes November as a month with pleasantly warm days and cool evenings. The first rain usually arrives in November.

December to February: winter

Mild on the coast at 16 to 18 °C by day, but the wettest months. Visitors from northern Europe often find it more like autumn. According to Visit Cyprus, rain and snow come to the Troodos mountains, usually starting before Christmas, and February offers ideal conditions for skiing on the Troodos while the almond trees are in bloom.

**Petra tou Romiou on the south-west coast**Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

**The cliffs of Cape Greco near Ayia Napa**Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

**Chionistra in the Troodos mountains in winter**Photo: Chneophytou, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

**The skyline of Nicosia**Photo: PomposPompou, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Getting around Cyprus

Paphos and Larnaca have the two international airports in the south of the island. Distances are short: the coast road links Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca, and the Troodos mountains are a day trip from either coast. A hire car^* gives you the most freedom; Cyprus drives on the left. Comparing other warm destinations? See the best time to visit Crete, the best time to visit Greece and the best time to visit Turkey.

How YesTrip helps with this trip

In YesTrip you plan Paphos, the Troodos villages, Limassol and Larnaca day by day on one map, with the drives between them. The forecast for your travel days shows when a hot afternoon is better spent in the mountains, and the packing list adds sun protection in summer or a warm layer for the Troodos in winter. Travelling with friends, you share the trip and split costs like the hire car and boat trips.

Before you go

Entry: Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area. Check the current entry rules for British citizens on gov.uk before you travel.
Time: Cyprus is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Power: 230 volts with type G sockets, as in the UK – no adapter needed.
Mobile data: a travel eSIM^* can be cheaper than roaming, depending on your UK provider; our eSIM price index compares the prices per gigabyte.

More destinations by month: Best time to visit: where to go when.

* Ad – Partner link: if you book there, we earn a commission. Your price stays the same.

Free

Plan your trip in 30 seconds.

Tell YesTrip where and when – the app plans day by day with real places on the map, shows the weather, splits costs with your travel companions and guides you to the next stop on the go.

Open YesTrip for free

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Cyprus?

May and October are the best all-round months. Paphos averages 24.8 °C by day in May and 26.4 °C in October, without the peak summer heat. October has the advantage of warm sea water after the summer.

When is the sea warm enough to swim in Cyprus?

According to Visit Cyprus, the open sea stays above 22 °C from June to November and reaches about 27 °C in August. Even in the coolest months, January to March, it averages 16 to 17 °C.

Is Cyprus too hot in July and August?

It is very hot: Paphos averages 31 °C by day and Larnaca 33 to 34 °C, with warm nights above 20 °C. The beaches and the cooler Troodos mountains make it bearable, but long walks are better in spring or autumn.

Is Cyprus worth visiting in winter?

Yes, for a mild break. The coast averages 16 to 18 °C by day from December to February, though these are the wettest months. In the Troodos mountains, there is snow and skiing, usually from before Christmas.

Does it snow in Cyprus?

Yes, in the Troodos mountains. According to Visit Cyprus, rain and snow come to the Troodos usually before Christmas, and February offers conditions for skiing. On the coast, snow is very rare.

Sources

Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5), average 2015–2024 – open-meteo.com
Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis (Hersbach et al. 2020) – cds.climate.copernicus.eu
Seasons, sea temperature and snow on the Troodos: Visit Cyprus, the official tourism website – www.visitcyprus.com
Wildfire risk from April to October and severe weather warnings: UK Foreign Travel Advice for Cyprus – www.gov.uk
Paphos: UNESCO World Heritage – whc.unesco.org
Entry requirements for Cyprus: UK Foreign Travel Advice – www.gov.uk

Researched with AI support and checked by our editors. Prices, opening hours and weather can change – please check before you go. YesTrip is not a travel agency. Published: 27 October 2026.

More best-time guides

All destinations: best time to visit and warm places by month