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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa, Famagusta District, Cyprus, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) in August, while winters cool to 17°C (63°F) in January.
With around 261 mm (10 in) of annual rainfall, Ayia Napa has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from February to November, with warm summers and mild winters. The wettest month is December, while July sees the least rain. The sunniest month is July, with 12.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Ayia Napa. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in January.
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Ayia Napa has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 261 mm (10 in) of rainfall annually. Ayia Napa can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 70 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Ayia Napa Precipitation page.
Ayia Napa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ayia Napa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Ayia Napa. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. Ayia Napa has a distinct dry season from February to November, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 17°C (63°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) to 27°C (81°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 261 mm (10 in). December is the wettest month with 70 mm (2.8 in), while July is the driest with 0.2 mm (0.01 in).
Ayia Napa receives around 3,315 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 388 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 180 hours. Overall, Ayia Napa enjoys abundant sunshine.
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