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Lapithos Climate by Month

The temperature in Lapithos can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to mild. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Lapithos. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 10°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lapithos maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 423 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 79 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 2 mm over 2 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lapithos. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nicosia, Cyprus (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nicosia, Cyprus (28 KM, 17 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Lapithos in Cyprus

During the months of April 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:
  • Does Lapithos have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lapithos?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lapithos?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lapithos?
    December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lapithos?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lapithos?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 397 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lapithos

    Sat   Nov 23
    24°C | 13°C
    E 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    16°C | 9°C
    N 43 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    13°C | 5°C
    N 32 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain