Cyprus weather in May
Coastal daytime highs average 22.9°C in Paphos to 26.9°C in Larnaca. Inland, Nicosia averages 28.4°C. Troodos, at 1,777 metres in the mountains, averages 18.8°C.
Coastal sea temperatures average 21.0–21.6°C. Across the seven places, rain averages 2.5–5.9 days this month. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain.
Historical averages for planning, not a forecast. Air and rain: 1990–2025; sea: 2023–2025. Comparisons cover seven sampled places, not every location or elevation in Cyprus. About the data.
Choose a place in May
- Paphos in MayWest coast
- Daytime high
- 22.9°C
- Nighttime low
- 17.9°C
- Rainy days
- 4.2
- Sea
- 21.0°C
- Limassol in MaySouth coast
- Daytime high
- 26.6°C
- Nighttime low
- 17.6°C
- Rainy days
- 3.4
- Sea
- 21.4°C
- Nicosia in MayInland capital
- Daytime high
- 28.4°C
- Nighttime low
- 16.9°C
- Rainy days
- 3.8
- Sea
- Not coastal
- Larnaca in MaySoutheast coast
- Daytime high
- 26.9°C
- Nighttime low
- 18.1°C
- Rainy days
- 3.4
- Sea
- 21.6°C
- Ayia Napa in MayEast coast
- Daytime high
- 24.9°C
- Nighttime low
- 18.3°C
- Rainy days
- 2.5
- Sea
- 21.4°C
- Polis in MayNorth-west coast
- Daytime high
- 23.0°C
- Nighttime low
- 18.4°C
- Rainy days
- 4.2
- Sea
- 21.5°C
- Troodos in MayMountains
- Daytime high
- 18.8°C
- Nighttime low
- 8.4°C
- Rainy days
- 5.9
- Sea
- Not coastal
| Place | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainy days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaphosWest coast | 22.9°C | 17.9°C | 4.2 | 21.0°C |
| LimassolSouth coast | 26.6°C | 17.6°C | 3.4 | 21.4°C |
| NicosiaInland capital | 28.4°C | 16.9°C | 3.8 | Not coastal |
| LarnacaSoutheast coast | 26.9°C | 18.1°C | 3.4 | 21.6°C |
| Ayia NapaEast coast | 24.9°C | 18.3°C | 2.5 | 21.4°C |
| PolisNorth-west coast | 23.0°C | 18.4°C | 4.2 | 21.5°C |
| TroodosMountains | 18.8°C | 8.4°C | 5.9 | Not coastal |
Beach, sightseeing or hiking?
These are climate guidelines, not a verdict on your trip. The warmest place is not always the most comfortable. Forecasts, sea conditions and trail access need a separate check.
Beach
Sea temperature at least 22°C, daytime high at least 25°C and at most 2 rainy days.
No sampled place meets all these criteria this month.
Places outside the guideline
- Paphos
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 21.0°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 22.9°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 4.2 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Limassol
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 21.4°C (minimum 22°C) and there are 3.4 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Larnaca
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 21.6°C (minimum 22°C) and there are 3.4 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Ayia Napa
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 21.4°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 24.9°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 2.5 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Polis
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 21.5°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 23.0°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 4.2 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
Sightseeing
Daytime high 18–29°C and at most 5 rainy days.
Places outside the guideline
- Troodos
The guideline is missed because there are 5.9 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
Hiking
Daytime high 12–25°C and at most 6 rainy days.