Famagusta Climate by Month
The climate in Famagusta is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Famagusta, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a moderate 17°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 11°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Famagusta sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 250 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Famagusta, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 55 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.8 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Famagusta, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.0 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Famagusta ranges from 17°C in February to 29°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Famagusta.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Famagusta ranges from 3°C in October to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Famagusta in Cyprus
During the months of April, May and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 55 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 388 hours of sunshine.
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