Ayia Napa Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ayia Napa, Famagusta District, Cyprus. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ayia Napa, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 388 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 180 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3315 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ayia Napa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Ayia Napa enjoys an average of 3315 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Ayia Napa’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ayia Napa Precipitation page.