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Famagusta in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat, limited beach access in Varosha).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
High
Northern Cyprus overall
Prices
High
Northern Cyprus overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Famagusta

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat, limited beach access in Varosha).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • FamagustaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • East and Karpas, Northern Cyprus · Famagusta, Karpashot

    Long sandy beaches; turtle nesting June–August.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Northern Cyprus overall
High
Prices · Northern Cyprus overall
High

Northern Cyprus overall: Peak heat and crowds; turtle hatchlings on the beaches late in the month.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0 (better)

    Jan: 10

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (high heat, limited beach access in Varosha).

January: Inside Famagusta's best window: Oct–May.

Famagusta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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