When to go · Cyprus
Cyprus in September
Great month. Sea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 33 °C (91 °F) on the plain.Great month. Sea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 91 °F (33 °C) on the plain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Cyprus
- Prices
- Medium
- Cyprus
Verdict
Sea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 33 °C (91 °F) on the plain.Sea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 91 °F (33 °C) on the plain.
Is another month better than September?
No other month rates higher than September for Cyprus in this guide.
Weather in September
- 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 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 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.
- Nicosia33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 0 rain days
- Agros27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain days
- Ayia Napa31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
- Deryneia30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
- Kapparis31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
- Lefkara30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain days
- Omodos28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 3 rain days
- Pachna30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 3 rain days
- Paralimni30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
- Platres27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain days
- Protaras31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain days
- Tala30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
- Troodos Square23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 5 rain days
- Tsada27.9 °C (82 °F) / 16.5 °C (62 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (27.9 °C) / 62 °F (16.5 °C), 14 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cyprus
- Medium
- Prices · Cyprus
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cyprus, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Apr: Great
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Apr: 2
September: Sea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 33 °C on the plain.
April: Best walking month. Orthodox Easter usually falls in April or early May: book rooms and cars early for that week.
Cyprus: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in September
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)
Troodos mountains
Best weather of the year (Platres, Kakopetria, Mount Olympos)
North coast
Best weather of the year (Kyrenia (Girne), Karpas peninsula)
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best months: May–June, September–October
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: May–Oct