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Nicosia weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Mar–May, Oct–NovBest time to visit

When to go to Nicosia

March–May and October–November are warm and comfortable. July–August is very hot (38°C+); winters are cool and sometimes rainy. No beach, so visit the coast separately.

Nicosia weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
5°15°25°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January15°C58°F8°C47°F83 mm77%Cool
February16°C60°F9°C47°F51 mm76%Cool
March19°C66°F10°C50°F28 mm72%Pleasant
April23°C74°F13°C56°F14 mm64%Pleasant
May28°C83°F18°C64°F10 mm56%Pleasant
June34°C93°F22°C72°F2 mm48%Hot
July37°C98°F25°C77°F0 mm46%Very hot
August36°C98°F25°C77°F1 mm50%Very hot
September33°C91°F22°C72°F6 mm54%Pleasant
October28°C82°F19°C66°F20 mm60%Pleasant
November21°C71°F14°C57°F38 mm68%Pleasant
December17°C62°F10°C51°F85 mm75%Cool

Best months across Cyprus

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
LimassolApr–May, Oct–NovAug (31°C)
PaphosApr–May, Oct–NovJul (33°C)
Ayia NapaMay–Jun, Sep–OctAug (34°C)
LarnacaApr–May, Oct–NovAug (34°C)
NicosiaMar–May, Oct–NovJul (37°C)
KyreniaApr–Jun, Oct–NovAug (31°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Nicosia?

Mar–May, Oct–Nov. March–May and October–November are warm and comfortable. July–August is very hot (38°C+); winters are cool and sometimes rainy. No beach, so visit the coast separately.

When is the rainy season in Nicosia?

Rain peaks in December with about 85 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Nicosia?

July, with average highs of 37°C (98°F).

How cold does Nicosia get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 8°C (47°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.9°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.