Ayia Napa in May
Daytime highs average 24.9°C and nights 18.3°C. Expect about 28 sunny days and 3 rainy days, with 12 mm of rain in total. The sea averages 21°C.
- 🏛️ Sightseeing
- 🥾 Hiking
Daytime high
24.9°C
Most years 24.0–26.2
Nighttime low
18.3°C
Most years 17.4–19.6
☀️ Sunny days
28.2days
Most years 26.0–31.0
🌧️ Rainy days
2.6days
Most years 0.0–4.5
Sea temperature
21.4°C
Fine for a swim
Chance of rainUnder 3%3–12%12–25%25% or moreNumbers show the average daytime high.
Day by day
25° / 18°☀️ 28🌧️ 3🌊 21°
Ayia Napa in May: your questions
- Can I swim in Ayia Napa in May?
- Yes, if you don't mind a cool start. The sea averages 21°C in May. The warmest sea is in August, at 30°C.
- How hot is Ayia Napa in May?
- Daytime highs average 24.9°C and nights 18.3°C. In most years the May average high falls between 24 and 26°C. Pleasantly warm by day and mild in the evenings.
- Does it rain in Ayia Napa in May?
- Some. Ayia Napa averages 2.6 rainy days and 12 mm in May; any given day has about a 8% chance of at least 1 mm.
- Is May a good time to visit Ayia Napa?
- Yes, for sightseeing and hiking. May in Ayia Napa has 28 sunny days, highs around 25°C and 3 rainy days.
- How does Ayia Napa compare with the rest of Cyprus in May?
- Ayia Napa sits in the middle: 3.4°C cooler than Nicosia and 6.1°C warmer than Troodos in May.
