Are you on the lookout for your next summer holiday destination? Are you looking for something extra warm this time? Look no further, as we’ll go over just how warm Cyprus gets in summer. We’ll also go over a few reasons why summer is a great time for a trip to Cyprus.
Hot beaches and hot water in Cyprus
Of the European areas near us, Cyprus is the place with easily the warmest water. We’ve already written about water temperatures here, but tl;dr is that sea temperatures can reach as high as 28-29 degrees Celsius in summer. You can also check out our guide to the best beaches in Cyprus.
An ideal time for exploring Cyprus
The centres of most towns in Cyprus are small and convenient for exploration – you can travel through all the main tourist attractions on foot. Check out what you can find to the east, in Paphos, and to the west, in Larnaca and Famagusta.
The promenades of these coastal towns However, if you find it too warm, feel free to explore the interior of Troodos Island, where it is significantly cooler.
Refreshing drinks, cordials and liqueurs
Thankfully, though it is scorching hot, Cyprus is also a place where excellent refreshing drinks are made from citrus, bananas and other fresh fruits. Among the exceptional drinks, we’d include:
- a cordial, which is a rose-flavoured liqueur mixed with cold milk
- Cypriot citrus lemonade
- our favourite, Cypriot coffee (or Turkish coffee, as they’d call it in the north)
Prices aren’t too terrible in the high season
Cyprus is a relatively cheap destination compared to the luxury Greek islands or the resorts of the Côte d’Azur or Portofino. The larger resorts are easily accessible from the cheaper towns and it is cheap to get around the island itself by car – with air conditioning on, of course.
Climate in Cyprus – does it rain?
Cyprus is a part of Asia and a place very close to Africa. As such, the appearance of Cyprus is often reminiscent of distant coastal paradises, with blue lagoons, banana farms, waterfalls and beautiful cliffs overgrowing with wild vegetation. Mix this with Byzantine and Ottoman history and you get a very unique place.
June temperatures in Cyprus
The average temperatures in June in Cyprus are about 26-32 degrees Celsius with negligible rainfall. There are days, however, where the temperature can reach up to 40 degrees. At night, it drops to ‘only’ 17 degrees.
July temperatures in Cyprus
It gets even warmer, as 31-34 degrees are common sight. At night, it drops to 20 degrees. Rain is similarly non-existent, though there may be light breezes coming from the sea. Sunscreen and an umbrella are absolutely non-negotiable.
August temperatures in Cyprus
As you can imagine, this is the warmest month of the year in Cyprus – air temperature reaches 34-35 degrees average. Sea temperature also reaches its peak this month. If you’re going to Cyprus in July or August, please, do remember to hydrate regularly and wear strong sunscreen. It really doesn’t get much warmer than this.
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