Weather Info
One of the benefits of being a
Mediterranean island is plentiful sunshine throughout the year, and Cyprus is
no exception. Extremes of temperatures are rare, meaning Cyprus has something
to offer every month of the year, whether it's swimming (as late as November)
or enjoying cultural sites and festivals (all year long). Here's what to
expect:
Summer: Some like it
Hot!
For just about Summer stretches from mid-May to
mid-October and means high temperatures, cloudless skies and cooling breezes
from the sea. It's the ideal season for
swimming, sunbathing and a whole range of watersports from sailing to scuba
diving. At this time of year, explore the archaeological sites early in the
morning or in late afternoon, avoiding the hottest part of the day The days of
September and October are still sunny and the water warm enough for comfortable
swimming. Basically, it's still summer
Autumn: Warm and Sunny
Toward the end of October and November is it
still very pleasant in the day time but the evenings do tend to get cooler. It is still possible to enjoy swimming and
many locals swim in the sea all year round!
Winter: An Active Season
December and January are the months of
Mediterranean winter, bringing the possibility of rain, but still an average of
six hours of bright sunshine a day. This is the time of year when smaller
Mediterranean destinations shut down for the season, but not so Paphos. Into
early February there is occasional rain, and often snow in the Troodos - ideal
for skiing!
Spring Delights
The first orchids bloom in January in Cyprus, and by mid-February the countryside is already alive with fresh green meadows and almond trees in bloom. March days can still be cool (daytime temperatures around 19C or 65F, 9C or 40F at night) but steadily moderate. Early spring is a wonderful time to visit to Cyprus, with pleasant daytime temperatures and many of the ancient ruins framed by a carpet of red anemones and other wildflowers.