Weather
When is the best time to visit Nicosia?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
37°
July
Coldest month
5°
January
Wettest month
64mm
December
Rain per year
329mm
Rainy days per year
139
Sunshine hours per year
3,297
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.4 °C | 5.3 °C | 53 mm | 24.3 | 180 | 10.1 h |
| February | 16.2 °C | 5.4 °C | 42 mm | 21.9 | 190 | 10.9 h |
| March | 19.6 °C | 7.2 °C | 29 mm | 15.9 | 240 | 11.9 h |
| April | 24.3 °C | 10.4 °C | 21 mm | 11.3 | 272 | 13.1 h |
| May | 29.4 °C | 14.9 °C | 26 mm | 9.4 | 328 | 14.0 h |
| June | 34.0 °C | 19.4 °C | 14 mm | 3.7 | 368 | 14.5 h |
| July | 37.1 °C | 22.2 °C | 5 mm | 1.5 | 386 | 14.3 h |
| August | 37.0 °C | 22.1 °C | 1 mm | 1.0 | 364 | 13.5 h |
| September | 33.6 °C | 19.0 °C | 11 mm | 2.8 | 307 | 12.4 h |
| October | 28.8 °C | 15.5 °C | 24 mm | 10.0 | 269 | 11.3 h |
| November | 22.3 °C | 10.4 °C | 39 mm | 13.0 | 216 | 10.3 h |
| December | 17.3 °C | 6.9 °C | 64 mm | 24.6 | 177 | 9.8 h |
Plan your trip to Nicosia
Tours in Nicosia
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Nicosia
Day15 °C
Night5 °C
Rain53 mm
January in Nicosia: cool, with highs of 15 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 53 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day16 °C
Night5 °C
Rain42 mm
February in Nicosia: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 42 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day20 °C
Night7 °C
Rain29 mm
March in Nicosia: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 7 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
No need for jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 29 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day24 °C
Night10 °C
Rain21 mm
April in Nicosia: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day29 °C
Night15 °C
Rain26 mm
May in Nicosia: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day34 °C
Night19 °C
Rain14 mm
June in Nicosia: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night22 °C
Rain5 mm
July in Nicosia: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 22 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night22 °C
Rain1 mm
August in Nicosia: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 22 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night19 °C
Rain11 mm
September in Nicosia: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day29 °C
Night16 °C
Rain24 mm
October in Nicosia: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day22 °C
Night10 °C
Rain39 mm
November in Nicosia: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 10 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
Day17 °C
Night7 °C
Rain64 mm
December in Nicosia: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 64 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Curious facts about Nicosia
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from February to April and in November and December: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- In June there are 14 h 31 min of daylight a day; in December, only 9 h 48 min.
Near Nicosia
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
Keep exploring
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°
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Mexico City
Mexico
October: 23° / 13°