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Latchi harbour and the Akamas hills near Polis

Polis in May

Daytime highs average 23.0°C and nights 18.5°C. Expect about 26 sunny days and 4 rainy days, with 20 mm of rain in total. The sea averages 22°C.

  • 🏛️ Sightseeing
  • 🥾 Hiking
Daytime high
23.0°C
Most years 22.1–24.2
Nighttime low
18.5°C
Most years 17.5–19.6
☀️ Sunny days
26.5days
Most years 23.0–30.0
🌧️ Rainy days
4.3days
Most years 1.0–7.5
Sea temperature
21.5°C
Fine for a swim
Chance of rainUnder 3%3–12%12–25%25% or moreNumbers show the average daytime high.
Day by day
23° / 19°☀️ 26🌧️ 4🌊 22°
May daytime highs, year by year
The latest ten years averaged 23.7°C, 1.2°C warmer than the first ten.
1990Axis from 19°C to 26°C2025
May across Cyprus
Polis is the fifth warmest of 7 places by daytime high.
  1. Nicosia28.4°
  2. Larnaca26.8°
  3. Limassol26.6°
  4. Ayia Napa24.9°
  5. Polis23.0°
  6. Paphos22.9°
  7. Troodos18.8°

Polis in May: your questions

Can I swim in Polis in May?
Yes, if you don't mind a cool start. The sea averages 22°C in May. The warmest sea is in August, at 29°C.
How hot is Polis in May?
Daytime highs average 23.0°C and nights 18.5°C. In most years the May average high falls between 22 and 24°C. Pleasantly warm by day and mild in the evenings.
Does it rain in Polis in May?
Some. Polis averages 4.3 rainy days and 20 mm in May; any given day has about a 14% chance of at least 1 mm.
Is May a good time to visit Polis?
Yes, for sightseeing and hiking. May in Polis has 26 sunny days, highs around 23°C and 4 rainy days.
How does Polis compare with the rest of Cyprus in May?
Polis sits in the middle: 5.3°C cooler than Nicosia and 4.2°C warmer than Troodos in May.

Compare Polis in May