Ayia Napa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 February.
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. 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.
Monthly Temperature in Ayia Napa
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 February, 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 February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Ayia Napa
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 days. For more details, please visit our Ayia Napa Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
Sunshine Hours in Ayia Napa
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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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Ayia Napa by Month
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Ayia Napa 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Ayia Napa
During the months of April, May, June, October and November, Ayia Napa enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in June to 40 mm (1.6 in) in November. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.