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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Zygi.
Zygi, Cyprus, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) in August, while winters cool to 16°C (61°F) in January.
With just 241 mm (9.5 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. July is the sunniest month, averaging 12.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zygi - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Zygi. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Zygi has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 241 mm (9.5 in) of rainfall annually. Zygi can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 59 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Zygi Precipitation page.
Zygi 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 December, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
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, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Zygi. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. Zygi has a distinct dry season from March to November, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 12°C (54°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 241 mm (9.5 in). December is the wettest month with 59 mm (2.3 in), while July is the driest with 0.6 mm (0.02 in).
Zygi receives around 3,409 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 388 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 188 hours. Overall, Zygi enjoys abundant sunshine.
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