Ayia Napa in August

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (peak heat, crowds and prices), and mid-winter if you want beach weather.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• Ayia NapaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 0 days
• South and east coast, Cyprus · Larnaca, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protarashot

  Mild, wet-ish winters around 17 °C (63 °F) by day; July and August reach 32–35 °C (90–95 °F) with sticky humidity. Sea is warm enough to swim from May to November.Mild, wet-ish winters around 63 °F (17 °C) by day; July and August reach 90–95 °F (32–35 °C) with sticky humidity. Sea is warm enough to swim from May to November.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Assumption (Dormition) big impact

  15 Aug · Cyprus

  Peak of the island's own holidays; villages hold feasts; hotels and car hire sold out.

Crowds · Cyprus overall

High

Prices · Cyprus overall

High

Cyprus overall: Hottest and busiest month; 15 August holiday fills the island. Sea at 28 °C.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ayia Napa, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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