Weather in May in Cyprus
Planning a journey to Cyprus this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cyprus in May?
May in Cyprus generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Neo Chorio to 29°C in Nicosia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Nicosia and 18°C in Neo Chorio.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Protaras with an average of 6.5 mm to moderate rainfall in Galata with 37 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Protaras enjoys approximately 332 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cyprus in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cyprus climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cyprus?
Protaras
In May Protaras generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Paphos City
In May Paphos City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Limassol
In May Limassol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ayia Napa
In May Ayia Napa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Larnaca
In May Larnaca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Cyprus?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Cyprus. Typically, the climate in Protaras is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Protaras. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be tolerable.
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