Cyprus · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Nicosia are March, April and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Nicosia sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 38°C, and its coolest in January (around 16°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 330mm — December is typically the wettest month (~64mm) and August the driest (~1mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 386 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 6°C | 53mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 17° / 6°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 20° / 8°C | 29mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 25° / 11°C | 21mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 30° / 15°C | 26mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 34° / 20°C | 15mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 38° / 23°C | 5mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 37° / 23°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 34° / 19°C | 11mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 29° / 16°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 23° / 11°C | 39mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 18° / 7°C | 64mm | 👍 Good |
January in Nicosia is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 53mm of precipitation spread over about 24 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 180 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Nicosia is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 22 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 191 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
March in Nicosia is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 241 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Nicosia is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 21mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 272 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Nicosia is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 328 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Nicosia is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 368 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Nicosia is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 5mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 386 hours of sunshine over the month (~13h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
August in Nicosia is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 364 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
September in Nicosia is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 11mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 307 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
October in Nicosia is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 269 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Nicosia is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 216 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Nicosia is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 25 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 177 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings