Cyprus Weather

Cyprus enjoys a very sunny climate compared with most countries with 11.5 hours of bright sunshine per day over the six summer months.  Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate of hot dry summers starting in mid-May and lasting until mid-September and rainy, quite mild winters from November to mid-March. Spring and autumn are effectively short intervals in between, characterised by smooth weather. With almost year-round clear skies and sunshine, daylight length ranges from 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.  In broad lines, Cyprus's climate is characterised by hot summers and mild winters. Daily temperatures during the hottest months of July and August range between 29°C on the central plain and 22°C on the Troodos Mountains. The average maximum temperatures for these two months range between 36°C and 27°C.  During summer humidity is very low near midday, ranging from 15% to 30% on the central plain. Fog is rare and typically occurs in early morning. Visibility is normally very good or excellent.   Clothing requirements vary, depending on the length and the period of your visit. From June to the end of August, very light summer clothing is a must. September to October see quite a few warm days and cool evenings.