Cyprus

Cyprus Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cyprus in May.

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Protaras Paphos City Limassol Larnaca

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 to Expect 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 (73°F) in Neo Chorio to 29°C (84°F) in Nicosia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Nicosia and 18°C (64°F) in Neo Chorio.

For a closer look at conditions across Cyprus, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Protaras with an average of 6.5 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Galata with 37 mm (1.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Protaras enjoys approximately 332 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Cyprus in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in Cyprus (May)

Precipitation variation in Cyprus (May)

Protaras

In May Protaras generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
332 hours
369 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Protaras →

Paphos City

In May Paphos City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
345 hours
380 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paphos City →

Limassol

In May Limassol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
343 hours
380 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Limassol →

Ayia Napa

In May Ayia Napa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
332 hours
369 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ayia Napa →

Larnaca

In May Larnaca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
332 hours
369 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Larnaca →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cyprus in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Protaras 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Paphos City 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Limassol 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Larnaca 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Polis Chrysochous 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Nicosia 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Cyprus weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cyprus in May?

In May, Cyprus generally has perfect weather conditions. Protaras sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Cyprus in May?

Protaras averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Cyprus get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Cyprus. Protaras averages only about 6.5 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good 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, 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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