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Northern Cyprus in August

Mixed month. Peak heat and crowds; turtle hatchlings on the beaches late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
High
Northern Cyprus
Prices
High
Northern Cyprus

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Northern Cyprus

Peak heat and crowds; turtle hatchlings on the beaches late in the month.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

  • North coast · Kyrenia, Lapta, Esentepehot

    Mediterranean: hot dry summers, mild wet winters; sea swimmable from late May to early November.

  • Mesaoria plain · North Nicosia, inlandhot

    The hottest part of the island; 40 °C (104 °F)+ in July–August. Sightsee early.

  • East and Karpas · Famagusta, Karpashot

    Long sandy beaches; turtle nesting June–August.

  • Kyrenia (Girne)33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days
  • Famagusta33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days
  • North Nicosia35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • Communal Resistance Day and Victory Day

    1 Aug, 30 Aug

    Ceremonies; offices shut.

  • Kyrenia festivals check

    check local listings · Kyrenia (Girne)

    Concerts and events on some evenings.

  • Peak summer

    Jul–Aug · Kyrenia (Girne)

    Heat near 40°C inland; rooms on the coast fill.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Northern Cyprus
High
Prices · Northern Cyprus
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Mixed

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 3

    Apr: 2

August: Peak heat and crowds; turtle hatchlings on the beaches late in the month.

April: Warm, green, Bellapais Music Festival in some years; one of the best months.

Northern Cyprus: 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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Where to go in August

Better another month