When to go · Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa, month by month
The best months for Ayia Napa: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C (61–63 °F)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (61–63 °F (16–17 °C)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Same as January; almond blossom inland. Carnival in Limassol before Green Monday (check dates).17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C (63 °F)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (63 °F (17 °C)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Best walking month. Orthodox Easter usually falls in April or early May: book rooms and cars early for that week.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak heat, crowds and prices), and mid-winter if you want beach weather.33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak heat, crowds and prices), and mid-winter if you want beach weather.33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Pleasant 22 °C (72 °F) days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Pleasant 72 °F (22 °C) days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Mild, wet spells, Christmas markets in Nicosia and Limassol; the beaches are quiet.18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ayia Napa, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 2
Jun: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jun: 0
May: Inside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
June: Inside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Ayia Napa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.