The warmest months of summer that are Ideal for swimming and all beach/water activities. Light woollies or long-sleeved cotton for the evenings. This is an excellent season for those who prefer to enjoy nature, as the countryside is green and flowers are in bloom. General information and suggestions on what to wear and do, according to the season, are provided below.ĭays are pleasantly warm during this period, but can get a slightly chilly at nights. Meteorological Service Website: Clothing and Activities Newspapers: The weather forecast is published daily in the ‘Cyprus Mail’, the island’s only daily English newspaper. Television: The weather forecast follows the news bulletin in English every day on Channel 2 (CyBC TV2) and Channel 1 (CyBC TV1). Radio: Weather Forecasts in English are broadcast every day from the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘Programme Two’ on FM91.1MHz.
You can access weather forecasts for the island through various sources: Winds over the island are relatively variable in direction and strength, depending on the elevation of the land and local temperatures. Fog is rare and typically occurs in early morning. During summer it is very low near midday, ranging from 15% to 30% on the central plain. There are no significant daily fluctuations in sea water temperatures, except in very shallow waters less than one metre deep.ĭuring the days in winter - and at night throughout the year - humidity ranges from average to slightly low (65% - 95%). Near the coast, the temperature of water three or four metres deep is similar to that of the open sea, ranging from 15° to 17☌ in February and from 23° to 28° C in August. Even during the three coolest months of January to March, average sea temperature are an acceptable 16° or 17° C. The temperature in the open sea hovers above 22° C from June to November, climbing to 27° C in August. In January, the coolest month, the indicative daily temperature is 10° C on the central plain, and 3° C on the higher parts of the Troodos Mountains, while the average minimum temperatures are 5° C and 0° C. The average maximum temperatures for these two months range between 38° C and 27° C. The island enjoys abundant sunshine, and even in December and January, there is an average of six hours of bright sunshine per day, whilst over the six ‘summer’ months, there is an average of 11.5 hours of bright sunshine per day.ĭaily temperatures during the hottest months of July and August range between 30° C on the central plain, and 24° C on the Troodos Mountains. Winters are mild with rain and snow on Troodos Mountains (usually starting before Christmas). Isolated thunder showers are possible mainly over the mountains during early afternoons. Summer is a season of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breeze creates a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas. Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid–May to mid–October, and mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons.