Peyia weather in May (Cyprus)

Planning a trip to Peyia in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Peyia the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Peyia in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 345 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Peyia climate page with graphs.

 

Peyia, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 45% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 345 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Paphos City, Cyprus (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Cyprus in May

Find out more about the weather in Cyprus in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Peyia in May?

For visitors traveling to Peyia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Cyprus? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Cyprus. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.