Northern Cyprus Weather in May

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

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Kyrenia Lapithos

Considering a trip to Northern Cyprus, Cyprus this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Northern Cyprus in May

Northern Cyprus, Cyprus is a region in Cyprus. May in Northern Cyprus generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Kyrenia.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northern Cyprus, Cyprus, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 24 mm (0.9 in) in Kyrenia.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Kyrenia enjoys about 341 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) July34°C (93°F) This monthAugust34°C (93°F) September32°C (90°F) October28°C (82°F) November23°C (73°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northern Cyprus in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Northern Cyprus.

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).

Popular Destinations in Northern Cyprus

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus?

Temperature range in Northern Cyprus (May)

Precipitation variation in Northern Cyprus (May)

Kyrenia

In May Kyrenia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
341 hours
378 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Lapithos

In May Lapithos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
341 hours
378 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kyrenia 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Lapithos 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Northern Cyprus weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in May?

May in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus brings excellent weather. In Kyrenia, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in May?

Daytime temperatures in Kyrenia peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in May, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Northern Cyprus, Cyprus get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Kyrenia averages just 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Northern Cyprus, Cyprus.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Northern Cyprus, Cyprus?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Northern Cyprus, Cyprus. Typically, the climate in Kyrenia is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Northern Cyprus, Cyprus is in April, May, October and November with generally excellent weather in Kyrenia. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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