Best time to visit Cyprus

Cyprus is a great place to visit between May and October with something for every holidaymaker. However, within these months there are three separate types of weather to choose from.

Whether you're after the warm fresh conditions of May and June, the relentless reliable heat of July and August, or the balmy days and nicely warmed waters of September and October, deciding the best time to visit Cyprus really depends on you.

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Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea, less than 60 miles from the coast of southern Turkey. While its size is comparable to Crete, if just a little bigger, it has a character all of its own, not to mention an incredibly colourful history.

This gives holidaymakers visiting the island to enjoy Cyprus's weather plenty to see and do, from exploring the abundance of natural beauty on land and at sea, to visiting ancient ruins, museums, markets, and sampling the local cuisine (halloumi, anyone?).

From the cooler climes of the Troodos Mountains, down through the pretty winding cobbled streets of hilltop villages towards the fine sandy beaches on the coast, Cyprus is one diverse destination.

Importantly, thanks to the weather, Cyprus is one of the most reliably good holiday destinations within five hours of the UK from May to October in the Med.

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Best season to visit Cyprus

While Cyprus has four familiar seasons, in reality spring and autumn are very short, with summer and winter being the more dominant and distinct times of year. This creates a clear window for the best time to visit Cyprus.

• Spring (April-May)
• Summer (June-August)
• Autumn (September-October)
• Winter (November-March)

Cyprus in spring (April-May)

Cyprus's short spring provides a brief transition from the cold conditions of the winter months into the positively hot weather of summer. It's the first real time of year holidaymakers can start to enjoy Cyprus, though there are a few things to watch out for.

While daytime temperatures sit between 21°C and 24°C with between nine and 10 hours of sunshine, evenings are chilly, falling as low as 12°C in April and 15°C in May.

There is virtually no heat and humidity in Cyprus in spring, and sea temperatures are less than pleasing, maxing out at 18°C in April and 20°C in May. This means a hotel with a heated pool is highly recommended if you plan to make the most of the sunshine during this time.

There is a slim chance of seeing some rain, although nothing like the volume seen during the preceding winter months. Generally speaking, Cyprus's weather during spring makes it the first place in the Med which starts to warm up, something destinations further west, such as the Algarve or the Balearic Islands can't compete with.

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Cyprus in summer (June-August)

Summer in Cyprus is all about hot and sunny weather. Conditions are dry, with barely a day's rain, and temperatures easily reach at least 30°C, though this depends somewhat on your location.

If you're inland, say near Nicosia, you'll find it's generally up to five degrees hotter than by the coast, while if you're high up in the Troodos Mountains it's almost always around five degrees cooler than by the coast, something to bear in mind.

There is a high level of heat and humidity during this time, not to mention very high UV levels, so it's important to stay protected with a good SPF. Cyprus weather in summer also guarantees long days, with between 11 and 12 hours of sunshine, and balmy evenings rarely dropping below 21°C.

There is a cooling effect in coastal regions from a light north to northwesterly onshore breeze, which can provide some welcome relief. Unlike some areas of Greece and eastern Turkey, Cyprus weather isn't directly affected by the gusty Meltemi winds during summer.

Cyprus is also blessed with some of the warmest waters in the Mediterranean, which steadily heat up as summer goes on, reaching an inviting 27°C by August compared to around 24°C in early June.

As a general rule of thumb, the waters tend to be slightly warmer in the east, near resorts such as Ayia Napa and Protaras, than in the west, towards the likes of Paphos.

The only potential issue with Cyprus's weather in the summer months is that some people can find the heat a little too much in July and August, but this really is down to personal preference, and just how hot you like it.

Overall, the summer months are dry, hot and incredibly popular with all sorts of holidaymakers from families to groups.

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Cyprus in autumn (September-October)

As with spring, autumn is a short season in Cyprus's weather cycle. Having spent the summer months baking nicely under the Mediterranean sun, it's really only from the end of September to the end of October that Cyprus's weather starts to change significantly.

Temperatures begin to dip from 29°C in September to 25°C by October, although this is still warm enough for a beach break for many, especially those who don't love the searing heat of summer.

The same decrease applies to evening temperatures that drop to around 19°C after dark in September and a nippy 16°C in October, so packing layers is key at this time.

Crucially, Cyprus's sea temperature drops from September onwards, sinking to 24°C in October. While some may find this warm enough to continue swimming and doing water sports, it's worth staying in a hotel with a heated pool.

Sunshine hours also take a hit, from 10 hours each day in September to eight by October. Cyprus also loses heat and humidity, and the chance of rain increases from October.

October is often the last month of the year when you can enjoy the best of Cyprus's weather. The half-term holiday is often the final big push for holidaymakers to the island, keen to make the most of the last truly warm, sunny place in the Med within easy reach of the UK.

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Cyprus in winter (November-March)

The winter months are not the island's best weather-wise. December and January are usually the wettest months, while January and February are the coolest, with coastal temperatures rarely rising above 17°C.

Inland, things get even chillier, while high up on Mount Olympus in the Troodos Mountains, you could even don a pair of skis and try out the island's only ski resort. Evenings are noticeably cool, maxing at about 8°C in January, and the sea is a no-go zone at a cold 18°C during the same period.

Cyprus's weather in winter does maintain a credible amount of sunshine, seeing up to five hours each day during December and January, compared with one or two hours during that time in the UK.

As this is the cloudiest time of year, it also sees the most rainfall, peaking with up to 14 days with some rain in January.

While the warm weather continues to decline from the beginning November onwards, conditions in February are very similar to January, and March is only flirting with the idea of turning a corner.

It isn't until April and the onset of spring that Cyprus's weather starts to see major improvements in conditions all round.

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Popular months to visit Cyprus

• Busiest tourist month(s): July
• Quietest tourist month(s): January

• High season (peak): June-September
• Low season (off): November-March
• Mid season (shoulder): April-May & October

The chart shows the Average proportion of tourist arrivals in Cyprus by month for the period of 2009-2025 (excluding 2020-2022 due to the COVID pandemic) processed from data supplied by Republic of Cyprus, Statistical Service.

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The weather guide for Cyprus (Paphos) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Top Cyprus destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Cyprus. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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• Coral Bay
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• Kyrenia
• Larnaca
• Latchi
• Limassol
• Miliou
• Nea Dimmata
• Nicosia
• Nissi Bay
• Omodhos
• Paphos
• Paralimni
• Peyia
• Pissouri
• Polis
• Protaras
• Tochni

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Cyprus essential information

Below is a beginner's guide to Cyprus with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

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Holidays to Cyprus

	TUI Find and book ATOL protected holidays to Cyprus and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available.
	Jet2holidays UK's largest package holiday provider offers escapes to Cyprus. Book holidays to Europe and North Africa from regional UK airports.
	Love Holidays Book holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. Pay low deposits and get best price promise.
	Broadway Travel With 75 years+ history, this UK independent travel agency offers great-value holidays, hotels and cruises to Cyprus and beyond.
	First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to Cyprus and beyond.
	Hays Travel UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including Cyprus.
	Mercury Holidays Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Cyprus and more.
	On the Beach One of the UK's largest OTAs specialising in affordable package beach holidays to Cyprus and beyond.
	Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Cyprus and more.
	Sunshine.co.uk UK OTA offering low-cost holidays, hotels and flights to Cyprus and beyond. Low deposit deals available.
	Thomas Cook This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to Cyprus and more.
	Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations.
	Holiday Discount Centre Compare millions of cheap holiday deals to Cyprus and beyond on this popular UK travel comparison website.
	Holiday Hypermarket Specalists in discounted beach, ski and city holiday packages, this UK-based OTA is part of TUI.
	lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Cyprus.
	Travelbag Award-winning UK-based travel company specialising in personalised long-haul holidays to Cyprus and further afield.

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Tours to Cyprus

	Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Cyprus.
	Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to Cyprus and beyond.
	Exoticca Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts.
	Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s.

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Flights to Cyprus

	British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Cyprus.
	Jet2.com Major British low-cost airline serving over 70 sun, city and ski destinations across Europe including Cyprus.
	KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam.
	Qatar Airways Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including Cyprus.
	eDreams Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including Cyprus.
	KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine.
	Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Cyprus.

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Hotels in Cyprus

	ALL World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including Cyprus.
	Radisson Hotels Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in Cyprus.
	IHG Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more.
	Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries.
	Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more.
	Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more.
	Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Cyprus.
	Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Cyprus.
	Trivago Global travel brand and metasearch engine that compares accommodation prices across different online booking sites.

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Accommodation in Cyprus

	Solmar Villas Award-winning family-run holiday operator with over 2,500 villas across 40+ destinations including Cyprus.
	Oliver's Travels Specialists in luxury villa holidays. All accommodation is handpicked with locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and beyond.
	SPL Villas Travel enthusiasts and villa holiday experts with over 50 years of experience. Destinations include Cyprus, Greece and Italy.
	Villa Select Looking for a villa in Europe? This specialist holiday company offers handpicked properties in Cyprus and more.
	Vintage Travel Independent villa holiday company specialising in private homes across Europe including Cyprus and beyond.
	Hostelworld Leading global OTA for hostels and budget accommodation worldwide. Perfect for travellers looking to connect.
	VRBO Owned by Expedia Group, this online holiday marketplace offers a unique selection of 2+ million homes worldwide.

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Ocean cruises to Cyprus

	Marella Cruises This British cruise line is operated by TUI UK and sails to destinations across the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean.
	Fred Olsen Set sail from the UK to worldwide destinations including Cyprus with this long-standing cruise company.

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Things to do in Cyprus

	Viator The world's largest online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Owned by Tripadvisor.
	Get Your Guide Major global marketplace specialising in travel experiences. Covers tours and attractions across six continents.
	Isango Browse and book great-value sightseeing tours, experiences and attractions across 300+ destinations including Cyprus.

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Car hire in Cyprus

	Goldcar Low-cost car rental company with 30+ years of experience. Started in Alicante, Spain then expanded across 100+ destinations.
	Europcar Global car and van hire provider with over 3,800 locations in over 140 countries worldwide including Cyprus.
	Sixt Trusted international car rental company offering mobility services across 2,200+ locations in 105 countries including Cyprus.
	Carrentals.co.uk Car rental price comparison website. Offers 24,000+ pick-up locations and free cancellation.
	Holiday Autos Browse and book car hire worldwide with Holiday Autos. Serves over 50,000 locations worldwide including Cyprus.
	KAYAK Leading global travel search engine for finding and comparing flights, hotels, car hire and more.
	Zest Car Rental Formerly Economy Car Hire, this leading UK car hire broker covers over 1,500 destinations worldwide.

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Ferries in Cyprus

Direct Ferries Compare and book 1000s of scheduled ferry services around Europe and Africa through this impartial multi platform.

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Money transfers to Cyprus

XE Money Transfers Global fintech company offering reliable money transfers across 190+ countries in over 130+ currencies.

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Airport taxis for Cyprus

	Hoppa Search, compare and book taxis, shuttles, trains and more from 1,000s of providers worldwide including in Cyprus.
	Shuttle Direct Taxi, bus and shuttle service offering great-value airport transfers to worldwide destinations including Cyprus and more.

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Boat rental for Cyprus

SamBoat Global boat hire platform connecting boat owners and renters around the world including in Cyprus.

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eSIMs for Cyprus

	Holafly International eSIM provider offering unlimited data, zero roaming charges and easy installation.
	Amigo Trusted eSIM provider for international travel in over 194 destinations. Easy to install with no roaming fees.
	Airalo The world's first eSIM store, offering affordable eSIMs for 200+ countries around the world including Cyprus.
	Roamless Global eSIM provider operating in over 200 countries including Cyprus. Pay-as-you-go and data plans available.
	Maya Mobile Top-rated global eSIM provider offering on-demand mobile data plans across over 200 countries and territories.
	Nomad Popular eSIM provider for global travel. Works across 200+ destinations including Cyprus and beyond.

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Cyprus travel deals

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Cyprus travel advice

Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Cyprus from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

• UK traveller advice for Cyprus - UK FCDO
• Irish traveller advice for Cyprus - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
• Canadian travel advice for Cyprus - Government of Canada
• US travel advisories for Cyprus - US Department of State
• Safe travel advisories for Cyprus - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
• Smarter traveller advice for Cyprus - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Cyprus.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Cyprus travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Cyprus with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

• Vaccines & medicines for Cyprus - CDC
• Health & vaccinations for Cyprus - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
• How to stay safe & healthy in Cyprus - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Cyprus, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Cyprus travel features

Do you want to learn more about Cyprus? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Cyprus.

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Cyprus FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Cyprus including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

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