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Northern Cyprus in July

Mixed month. Very hot inland; coast busy with visitors from Türkiye and the UK.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
High
Northern Cyprus
Prices
High
Northern Cyprus

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Northern Cyprus

Very hot inland; coast busy with visitors from Türkiye and the UK.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

  • 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)32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °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.

  • Peace and Freedom Day

    20 Jul

    Anniversary of the 1974 Turkish intervention; military parades; a day of mourning in the south.

  • Peak summer

    Jul–Aug · Kyrenia (Girne)

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

  • Kyrenia festivals (check dates)

    Apr–Oct · Kyrenia (Girne)

    Harbour concerts and events on some evenings; check the local listings.

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

    Jul: Mixed

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Jul: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 3

    Apr: 2

July: Very hot inland; coast busy with visitors from Türkiye and the UK.

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 July

Better another month