When is the best time to go to Ayia Napa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ayia Napa, Cyprus. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ayia Napa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ayia Napa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ayia Napa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 87mm 5.9hrs 11hrs 18°C

The climate in Ayia Napa during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ayia Napa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ayia Napa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ayia Napa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 67mm 6.7hrs 11.8hrs 17°C

February in Ayia Napa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ayia Napa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ayia Napa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ayia Napa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 49mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs 17°C

The weather in March in Ayia Napa is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ayia Napa.

March is in the spring in Ayia Napa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ayia Napa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 24mm 9.2hrs 13.9hrs 18°C

Ayia Napa's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ayia Napa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Ayia Napa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ayia Napa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 13mm 11hrs 14.9hrs 21°C

May is a dry month in Ayia Napa and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ayia Napa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ayia Napa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ayia Napa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 3mm 12.8hrs 11hrs 24°C

June in Ayia Napa is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ayia Napa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ayia Napa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ayia Napa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 0mm 13hrs 11.8hrs 27°C

July in Ayia Napa is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ayia Napa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Ayia Napa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Ayia Napa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 2mm 12.4hrs 12.8hrs 28°C

The weather in August in Ayia Napa is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ayia Napa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ayia Napa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayia Napa weather in August »

September

Ayia Napa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 4mm 11.1hrs 13.9hrs 28°C

Ayia Napa's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ayia Napa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ayia Napa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayia Napa weather in September »

October

Ayia Napa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 29mm 9.1hrs 14.9hrs 26°C

October is a dry month in Ayia Napa and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ayia Napa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ayia Napa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Ayia Napa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 54mm 7.6hrs 11hrs 23°C

November is a reasonably dry month in Ayia Napa and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ayia Napa.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ayia Napa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Ayia Napa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 101mm 6.1hrs 11.8hrs 20°C

December in Ayia Napa is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ayia Napa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ayia Napa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ayia Napa with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ayia Napa weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 12.4hrs
Coldest month: January 15.7°C 60.3°F
Wettest month: December 101mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 28.1°C 82.6°F
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