Cyprus · May
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 18° (64°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)22 (72) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)27 (81) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)30 (86) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)29– (84–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)30– (86–)33 (91) | 30° (86°)27– (81–)32 (90) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)30 (86) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)27 (81) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)23 (73) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 10° (50°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)15 (59) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)16 (61) | 13° (55°)9– (48–)18 (64) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)20– (68–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)25 (77) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)22 (72) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)17 (63) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)17 (63) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 8h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 18° (64°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 19° (66°) | 22° (72°) | 25° (77°) | 27° (81°) | 28° (82°) | 27° (81°) | 25° (77°) | 23° (73°) | 20° (68°) |
🌧Rain Days | 8d90mm (3.5") | 5d48mm (1.9") | 4d34mm (1.3") | 2d25mm (1.0") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d4mm (0.1") | 2d22mm (0.9") | 4d47mm (1.9") | 7d95mm (3.7") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 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 (77°F).
Daytime highs average 25°C (77°F), cooling to 17°C (63°F) at night (daily average: 22°C (72°F)). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain over 1 day. Sea temperature is 22°C (72°F) — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Spring: wildflowers everywhere, the archaeological sites of Kourion and Paphos without battling the heat. The first chance to swim comes in May, and the coast around Aphrodite's Rock is in spring colours.
Packing list for Cyprus in May
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- Swimwear (the water is still a little fresh)
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
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 (77°F)), 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 (77°F). Nights cool to 17°C (63°F), with a daily average of 22°C (72°F). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F).
- How much rain falls in Cyprus in May?
- In May, Cyprus receives an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain over 1 rain day. 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 22°C (72°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
