Best Time to Visit Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Nicosia is at its sunniest and driest in April–November.
The best time to visit Nicosia for sunny, dry weather is April–November — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.8°C / 51.4°F in January to 29.8°C / 85.6°F in August, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 67 mm / 2.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nicosia's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 17°C62.6°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.2°C70.2°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 29.1°C84.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.8°C85.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 23.1°C73.6°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 16.8°C62.2°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nicosia?
The best time to visit Nicosia for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 29.8°C / 85.6°F, and the driest is July with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nicosia's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nicosia?
The rainy season at Nicosia, Nicosia runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 21 mm / 0.8 in. The wettest single month is December (67 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the driest month in Nicosia?
The driest month in Nicosia is July, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 29.1°C / 84.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nicosia?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nicosia — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 67 mm / 2.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 10.8°C / 51.4°F.
Is Nicosia climate different from Cyprus overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nicosia figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Cyprus figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Nicosia specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.