Weather
North Cyprus as well as the whole island enjoys
typical Mediterranean climate with long, warm and dry summers from mid-May
to mid-October and mild and wet winters from December to February. The short
autumn and spring periods complete the seasons of the year.
Temperatures
Summer in Northern Cyprus is a season of hot weather, high temperatures and
cloudless sky, but the sea breeze make a pleasant atmosphere in coastal
areas. The temperature of the hottest months of July and August crawls to 34
°C and even to 40 °C. In the interior of the island the temperature during
the coldest months is between 7 and 15 degrees. As the relief grows higher,
the temperature gets lower. That is why the coastal areas boast higher
temperatures while the Kyrenia Mountain range gets more rainfall and the
temperatures are lower. Winters are mild with some rain and only occasional
quick-melting falls of snow on the Kyrenia Mountain range. Whole Cyprus
enjoys high sunshine duration in all coastal areas, even in January there
are generally six hours of bright sunshine during the day. The weather in
North Cyprus provides the visitors a truly pleasant holiday all year round.
The graph to the right displays air and sea temperature on the island.
However, the maximum temperature reaches up to 40 °C in the high summer.
Rainfall and Snow
The average rainfall of 402 mm, however, is below Mediterranean average,
conforms more to the climate pattern of the eastern Mediterranean. Although
snowfall is not typical of Cyprus, it can remain on the Troodos massif in
the southern part. The coastal plains get a low rainfall, on average from
340 to 500 mm, falling predominately in the winter. Nicosia town is
characterized by low average rainfall (324 mm) as it is situated in the
outback of the island. In the hilly areas the average rainfall varies
between 500 and 750 mm, falling particularly in winter, rarely in the
summer. Due to the altitude, the highest number of rainfall is bound to the
Kyrenia Mountain range, where it ranges between 750 and 1110 mm. It is the
Kyrenia Mountains that create a climatic barrier and make Kyrenia town a
sunny destination with very little rainfall all year round.
Weather and Clothing
As the weather in Cyprus is changing during the year, here are some
suggestions for what to wear during the seasons:
December - January: Although it is the winter time for
Cypriots, the sunshine is not absent. During this period you should be
prepared for all the kinds of weather that a European spring may bring. The
evenings and nights are cold. Recommended are winter clothes but definitely
not heavy coats.
February - March: A period with occasional rain, sometimes
chilly evenings however, there is plenty of warm and sunny days. March is a
spring period in Cyprus. Light winter clothes with medium-weight wear.
April - May: Pleasantly warm days, though temperatures may
decrease at night. Recommended is medium-weight and summer apparel with
woollies for the evenings.
June - July - August: Be prepared for heat, hot summer days
with the cloudless sky and temperatures reaching up to 40° C. Recommended is
very light summer clothing and make sure you wear sunglasses and a hat and
have plenty of sun cream. Take a bottle of water with you everywhere.
September - October: Hot or warm days with chilly October
evenings. Light-weight clothing for the day and medium-weight, like light
jacket for the evenings in October.
November: Pleasantly warm and sunny days. Recommended is
medium-weight clothing supplied with light woollies.
Check for weather information for Nicosia: Nicosia Weather - We provide
weather forecasts for Nicosia
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