Northern Cyprus Weather & Climate: Cyprus

Climate by month across Northern Cyprus, Cyprus, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus is one of several regions in Cyprus, with temperatures that range from 16°C (61°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) during the peak of August. We've based our full climate overview on data from Kyrenia, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Northern Cyprus, during the months of March, April, May and November you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 27°C (81°F).

July, August and September are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in Northern Cyprus varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in December with 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 1 mm (0.04 in). The driest period occurs in June, July, August and September, with rainfall remaining under 9 mm (0.4 in).

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Northern Cyprus by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northern Cyprus — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kyrenia)

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Climate map of Northern Cyprus

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Kyrenia 16°C (61°F) 34°C (93°F) 10°C (50°F) 26°C (79°F) 403 mm (16 in) 3,388 hours
Lapithos 16°C (61°F) 34°C (93°F) 10°C (50°F) 26°C (79°F) 423 mm (17 in) 3,388 hours

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