Cyprus · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonCyprus · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 18° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 20° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 8h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 18° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d90mm | 5d48mm | 4d34mm | 2d25mm | 1d11mm | 0d2mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d4mm | 2d22mm | 4d47mm | 7d95mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Cyprus — with 11 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 25°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 21°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 11 mm of rain over 1 days. The sea is 21°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühling: Wildblumen überall, die archäologischen Stätten von Kourion und Paphos ohne Hitzeschlacht. Erste Bademöglichkeiten im Mai, die Aphrodite-Felsen-Küste in Frühlingsfarben.
Packing list for Cyprus in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Cyprus?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Cyprus (Climate Score: 88/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Cyprus in May?
- In May, Cyprus sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Cyprus in May?
- In May, Cyprus receives an average of 11 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Cyprus get in May?
- Cyprus averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Cyprus in May?
- Water temperature in Cyprus in May averages 21°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
