Nicosia in August

Very hot; Aug 15 holiday.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatMild; Oct 1 and Oct 28 holidays.
• NovemberGreatComfortable; first rains.
• MarchGreatMild; good for walking.
• AprilGreatWarm; Orthodox Easter some years.

• NicosiaHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 0 days
• Central plain, Cyprus · 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.

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 of the Virgin

  15 August · Churches

  Public holiday in peak heat; many places close.

• 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 Nicosia, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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