Peyia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Peyia, Cyprus, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 30°C (86°F) and February dropping to 16°C (61°F).
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 503 mm (20 in), with December being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from April to October. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 13.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Peyia
Visitors to Peyia can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. 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 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Peyia
Generally, Peyia experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 503 mm (20 in) yearly. Peyia can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 113 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.2 mm (0.05 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Peyia Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Peyia
Peyia can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 13.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Peyia
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Peyia by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Peyia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 39%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Peyia
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Peyia 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Peyia
During April, May, June, October and November, Peyia experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 20°C (67°F) and 26°C (80°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 4 mm (0.2 in) and 59 mm (2.3 in). Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
