Cyprus in August

Hottest and busiest month; 15 August holiday fills the island. Sea at 28 °C (82 °F).Hottest and busiest month; 15 August holiday fills the island. Sea at 82 °F (28 °C).

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatSea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 33 °C on the plain.
• OctoberGreatWarm and settled; the best all-round month. 1 and 28 October are public holidays.
• NovemberGreatPleasant 22 °C days, first rains, swimmable sea early in the month; some resorts start closing.
• AprilGreatBest walking month. Orthodox Easter usually falls in April or early May: book rooms and cars early for that week.

• South and east coast · 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.

• West coast · Paphos, Coral Bay, Akamas, Polishot

  A touch cooler and windier than the east in summer; the Akamas tracks are dusty and shadeless from June to September.

• Central plain · Nicosia, the Mesaoriahot

  The hottest part of the island: 38–40 °C (100–104 °F) in July and August, with heatwaves above 44 °C (111 °F) recorded. Winter nights near freezing.The hottest part of the island: 100–104 °F (38–40 °C) in July and August, with heatwaves above 111 °F (44 °C) recorded. Winter nights near freezing.

• Troodos mountains · Platres, Kakopetria, Mount Olymposbest weather

  The summer escape, 8–10 °C (14–18 °F) cooler than the plain. Snow on Olympos (1,952 m) in January–February, with a small ski area — check snow before driving up.The summer escape, 14–18 °F (8–10 °C) cooler than the plain. Snow on Olympos (1,952 m) in January–February, with a small ski area — check snow before driving up.

• North coast · Kyrenia (Girne), Karpas peninsulahot

  Same Mediterranean rhythm; the Kyrenia range shelters the coast and traps humidity in August.

• Famagusta District (South): East coast (Protaras, Ayia Napa) · Sheltered bays and the Cape Greco headlandhot

  Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; August air tops 33 °C (91 °F) and the headland is exposed. Winter is mild but many beach businesses close.Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; August air tops 91 °F (33 °C) and the headland is exposed. Winter is mild but many beach businesses close.

• Larnaca District: Larnaca coast · Town, Finikoudes and the airport striphot

  Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; July–August afternoons are 33–35 °C (91–95 °F). Winter is mild and wet, and the salt lake fills.Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; July–August afternoons are 91–95 °F (33–35 °C). Winter is mild and wet, and the salt lake fills.

• Larnaca District: Lefkara and the hills · Villages above 300 mhot

  A few degrees cooler than the coast; snow is rare but possible in January–February.

• Limassol District: Limassol coast · City and seafronthot

  Sea swimming roughly May–November; August is hot and humid.

• Limassol District: Troodos foothills · Platres, Agros, Pachnafine

  5–10 °C (9–18 °F) cooler than the coast; snow possible above 1,000 m in winter.9–18 °F (5–10 °C) cooler than the coast; snow possible above 1,000 m in winter.

• Nicosia District (South): Nicosia and the Mesaoria plain · Capital and inland plainhot

  Inland heat peaks July–August; spring and autumn are the walking months. Winter nights are cool and the mountains can see rain.

• Paphos District: Paphos coast · Paphos town, Coral Bay, Polishot

  Sea swimming roughly May–November; July–August afternoons above 32 °C (90 °F). Rain concentrates December–March.Sea swimming roughly May–November; July–August afternoons above 90 °F (32 °C). Rain concentrates December–March.

• Paphos District: Inland hills (Tsada, Tala) · Villages 300–600 m uphot

  A few degrees cooler than the coast; summer evenings are comfortable.

• Nicosia37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days99 °F (37 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Agros30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
• Ayia Napa33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
• Deryneia33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
• Kapparis34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
• Lefkara33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 2 rain days
• Omodos32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain days
• Pachna33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 2 rain days
• Paralimni33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
• Platres30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain days
• Protaras34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 1 rain days
• Tala33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
• Troodos Square27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain days
• Tsada31 °C (88 °F) / 19.2 °C (67 °F), 0 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 67 °F (19.2 °C), 0 rain days

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

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

• Assumption of the Virgin

  15 August · Nicosia

  Public holiday in peak heat; many places close.

Crowds · Cyprus

High

Prices · Cyprus

High

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Rated best or good this month

• Troodos mountains

  Best weather of the year (Platres, Kakopetria, Mount Olympos)

• Agros

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Platres

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Protaras

  Best months: May–Oct

• Troodos Square

  Best months: Apr–Oct for hiking; Dec–Mar for snow sports

Better another month

• Nicosia

  Very hot; Aug 15 holiday.