What's the Weather in Cyprus "Really" Like?

The Weather in Cyprus

So, you have decided that Cyprus is going to be the destination of your holiday this year or an ideal place to buy property in. Now all you have to do is think about which time of year you would prefer to travel to this beautiful island.

If you are lucky enough to be able to take your holidays whenever you choose, then the weather in Cyprus may be one of the factors to take into consideration when making your plans.

With around 40 days when it may rain between the months of November and March you would be quite unlucky to experience a holiday without any sunshine at all.

This averages out at eight days per month during this period, and some of those rainy days are quite often one after the other, so if your idea of a holiday is purely sun, sun and more sun, you should really plan to visit Cyprus between April and October when you are more or less guaranteed continuous sunny days, especially between June and September.

Let's start at the beginning with what you can expect weather-wise in the first quarter of the year.

January is considered to be winter in Cyprus and although you are likely to see a little rain you will also catch a few rays of warm sunshine too. It is best if you take light winter clothes for evening wear but you will still get to use your t-shirts and shorts during the day.

Throughout February you can expect temperatures to be pleasantly warm in the daytime, but still a little cooler in the evenings. February is a great time to take advantage of the many excursions on offer, especially through the countryside as the spectacular almond blossom can be seen in full bloom.

At this time you will feel that spring is definitely in the air but for those of you who love ski-ing, the Troodos Mountains offer you the very best of winter sporting activities providing, of course, that there has been sufficient snowfall during the previous winter months.

March sees the daytime temperatures rising to around 19 degrees or so each day, just a few degrees warmer than January and February, and a spot of sunbathing is well and truly on the cards. However, it can still be a little chilly in the evenings so remember to pack a lightweight jacket or cardigan.

The second quarter of the year really sees the weather in Cyprus start to heat up to anywhere between 22 and 30 degrees on average. April arrives and with it the weather takes on a bloom of colour showing that spring has definitely arrived.

This continues into the month of May, when you will need more and more summer clothes and can feel quite confident to leave your winter style apparel at home. June is the start of the summer season in Cyprus, where you can expect everyday sunshine, the weather in Cyprus in now perfect for bathing in the sea or lazing around the pool. Evenings are warm and you are unlikely to feel the need to cover up.

Continuing on into July and August, these are the hottest and most humid two months of the year as far as the weather in Cyprus is concerned. With temperatures reaching the mid thirty degrees each day, it is perfect weather for water sports and bathing. Make sure you protect yourself with an adequate sun factor during these months as the sun is extremely hot and powerful.

September sees a slight drop in temperature although you will still get plenty of hot days on the beach or by the poolside. However, it is worth packing those lightweight items of clothing for the evening, just in case.

October, November and December are the months approaching and leading into the winter time in Cyprus and this is when the temperature shows quite a dramatic drop from mid 20's in October, to the much cooler climes of around 19 degrees in December.

The winter weather in Cyprus still allows for outdoor activities to be enjoyed and eating al fresco is just as popular at this time as it is during the rest of the year, so long as you bear in mind you may need to cover up a little in the evenings.

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