Land and Climate
 Cyprus enjoys over 340 days of sunshine a year. The topography of the island is diverse and features sandy beaches, undulating agricultural fields, wild cedar forests, and rugged mountain landscapes. Average winter temperatures in the low 60’s F (17°C) and summer in the high 80’s F (32°C). Cyprus averages 340 days of sunshine a year. The abundance of sunshine year round, make Cyprus a sought after destination.
Cyprus enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine year round. Long dry summers and mild winters are separated by short autumn and spring seasons.
Summer is a time of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breeze creates a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas.
Winters are mild, with some rain and snow on Troodos Mountains. What To wear ... And When
March
Winter apparel with medium-weight wear.
April, May
Blossom season. Medium-weight and summer apparel: Light woollies or long sleeved cotton for the evenings.
June, July, August
Very light-weight summer clothing. Ideal for swimming and all beach/water activities.
September, October
Light-weight apparel for the day and medium-weight for the evenings in October.
November
Medium-weight apparel. Light sweaters.
December, January, February
Winter clothing — not heavy coats though unless you are heading for the snow fields in the Troodos Mountains.!
Average Coastal Temperatures
| Averages |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Max Temp |
17.3 |
17.5 |
19.4 |
22.6 |
26.6 |
30.7 |
33.0 |
33.2 |
31.3 |
28.6 |
23.5 |
19.0 |
| Min Temp |
8.4 |
8.1 |
10.0 |
12.7 |
16.5 |
20.1 |
22.2 |
22.6 |
20.4 |
17.7 |
13.4 |
10.0 |
| Rainy Days |
11 |
9 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
| Sunshine Hours |
6.1 |
7.1 |
7.4 |
9.3 |
11.1 |
12.8 |
12.6 |
12.0 |
10.6 |
8.9 |
7.1 |
5.8 |
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