Weather and Clothing

North Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate with long, warm and dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild winters fromDecember to February. During the winter time in North Cyprus, you should be prepared for mild winter weather. The evenings are much cooler than during the day. We recommend you bring light winter wear for during the day and a warm coat for the evenings.

Spring and Autumn in North Cyprus are usually pleasant times of the year. At this time you can feel comfortable wearing light clothing, although temperatures tend to fall in the evenings and so a light jacket may be necessary. 

Between the months of February and March, occasional rain can be expected and evenings can sometimes be chilly. Daytime is often warm and sunny. March is a spring period in North Cyprus and we advise you to wear light winter clothes with medium-weight. Between April to May, there are many warm days to be enjoyed. Again, temperatures do decrease at night and so a light jacket may be necessary.

Weather2During June, July and August you should be prepared for hot summer days with cloudless skies and temperatures reaching up to 40° C.  Very light summer clothing is recommended. Sunglasses, a hat and sun protection cream are all must-have items.  Tourism is at its highest during these months. In the months of September, October and November, warm days with chilly evenings can be expected.  Light-weight clothing for the day and medium-weight clothing for the cool evenings in October will be ideal. In November there are usually pleasantly warm and sunny days. Wear medium-weight clothing with additional warmer wear for the evenings.

Temperature
Summer in Northern Cyprus is a season of hot weather.  The the hottest months are July and August and the temperature crawls to 34 °C to 40 °C.  In the interior of the island the temperature during the coldest months is between 7 and 15 degrees. The coastal areas boast higher temperatures while the Kyrenia Mountain range has more rainfall and the temperatures are lower.  Winters are mild with some rain and only occasional quick-melting falls of snow on the mountain range. The whole of Cyprus enjoys many hours of daily sunshine in all coastal areas, even in January there are generally six hours of bright sunshine during the day.