Climate and Weather in Cyprus
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Weather and Temperature in Cyprus
Cyprus has an intense Mediterranean climate, which includes long and dry summers from May to October, and mild winters from December to February. During the summertime, the sky is cloudless and temperatures are high, but the sea breeze enables a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal region. Thunder showers occur mainly in the mountain region, arriving mostly during the early afternoon hours. During the hottest period, from the beginning of July to the end of August, daily temperatures range between 30° C in the central plain area and 24° C on the Troodos Mountains. The average maximum temperatures during these two months vary between 38° C in the lower region and 27° C in the upper area.
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Like in many Mediterranean countries, winters on this island are mild, with rain and snow on the Troodos Mountains usually happening during the Christmas period. In the lower regions, there is abundant sunshine which is present even in December and January. This period has an average of 6 hours of bright sunshine per day, while during the six-month summer period, the average amount of sunshine is 11.5 hours per day. In January, which is the coldest month, the daily temperature is 10° C in the central plain, and 3° C in the mountain region, while the average minimum temperature ranges from 5° C to 0° C.
Clothing
- April-May
During these months the weather is pleasantly warm, with the possibility of chilly nights. This is the best season for people who like to enjoy nature, as the plain area is green, with plants in full bloom. The clothing for this period should include medium-weight and summer apparel and light woollens or long-sleeved cotton clothes for the evenings. - June-July-August
The warmest summer months are ideal for all beach activities. The clothing for this period should consist of very lightweight summer clothing. - September-October
This period also has warm and pleasant days, with cool October nights. During the day, sunbathing and water activities are still common. The clothing for this period should include lightweight apparel during the day and medium-weight apparel for the evening. - November
November has pleasantly warm days and colder nights. Open-air activities are still common, while swimming and sunbathing are possible too. The clothing for this period should include medium-weight apparel and light woollens.
- December-January
Even if this is wintertime in Cyprus, it looks like autumn for most foreign visitors. This period has occasional rain, but the sunshine is still present. Outdoor activities can be enjoyed during this period. Clothing for this period should include winter clothes, with no heavy winter equipment required. - February
This is the period with the most weather changes, so the warm days can be followed by short rainy periods. The daytime temperature is similar to springtime, but the evenings can be quite cold. Conditions are good for skiing on the Troodos mountains. The clothing for this period should also include winter apparel. - March
In March, the weather is moderate, having a lot of sunshine. This month is good for long country walks. The clothing for this period should be a combination of winter apparel and medium–weight wear.
Weather Forecasts
The weather forecast information in Cyprus can be easily checked through various media sources:
- Radio: Weather Forecast in English can be heard every day on Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation’s “Programme Two” on FM 91-1MHZ.
- Television: Weather forecast in English follows the news on Channel 2 (CyBC TV2) and Channel 1 (CyBC TV1) every day.
- Newspapers: Weather forecast in English can be found in the Cyprus Mail, the island’s daily English newspaper.
All this information can be also checked on the government’s official meteorological website.
