Cyprus in May

Warm sea arrives (21–22 °C (70–72 °F)), long days, low heat. Kataklysmos festival at the coast about 50 days after Easter.Warm sea arrives (70–72 °F (21–22 °C)), long days, low heat. Kataklysmos festival at the coast about 50 days after Easter.

No other month rates higher than May for Cyprus in this guide.

• South and east coast · Larnaca, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protarasbest weather

  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, Polisbest weather

  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 Mesaoriabest weather

  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 peninsulabest weather

  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 headlandbest weather

  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 stripbest weather

  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 mbest weather

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

• Limassol District: Limassol coast · City and seafrontbest weather

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

• Limassol District: Troodos foothills · Platres, Agros, Pachnabest weather

  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 plainbest weather

  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, Polisbest weather

  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 upbest weather

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

• Nicosia29 °C (84 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain days
• Agros24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 4 rain days
• Ayia Napa26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain days
• Deryneia26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 3 rain days
• Kapparis27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain days
• Lefkara28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain days
• Omodos25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain days
• Pachna26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain days
• Paralimni26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 3 rain days
• Platres24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain days
• Protaras28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
• Tala27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain days
• Troodos Square18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain days
• Tsada23.4 °C (74 °F) / 12.5 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days74 °F (23.4 °C) / 55 °F (12.5 °C), 6 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.

• Orthodox Easter (Pascha) big impact

  Orthodox Easter: 2 May 2027 (12 Apr in 2026)

  Good Friday to Easter Tuesday: shops, museums and offices close; midnight services and fireworks; rooms and cars sell out.

• Şeker Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı (north)

  Eid al-Fitr ~9–11 Mar 2027; Eid al-Adha ~16–19 May 2027 (check)

  Public holidays in the north: offices shut, crossings busy with families, northern hotels fuller.

• Labour Day

  1 May · Nicosia

  Public holiday.

Crowds · Cyprus

Medium

Prices · Cyprus

Medium

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• South and east coast

  Best weather of the year (Larnaca, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protaras)

• West coast

  Best weather of the year (Paphos, Coral Bay, Akamas, Polis)

• Central plain

  Best weather of the year (Nicosia, the Mesaoria)

• Troodos mountains

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

• North coast

  Best weather of the year (Kyrenia (Girne), Karpas peninsula)

• Nicosia

  Warm and dry.

• Agros

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Ayia Napa

  Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct

• Deryneia

  Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

• Kapparis

  Best months: May–June, September–October

• Lefkara

  Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

• Omodos

  Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov