Best time to visit · August

Cyprus in August

The warmest sea of the year and the fullest island. August 15th brings the biggest Cypriot holiday of the summer; half the Mediterranean seems to be here. Book everything early.

Day
33°C
Night
22°C
Sea
27°C
Rain days
0
Sunshine
12h/day
Crowds
Peak

Long-term coastal averages; the mountains run roughly 8-12°C cooler.

What August is good for

  • The sea peaks at 27-28°C: warmest of the year
  • Village festivals around the August 15 holiday
  • Long, hot party nights in Ayia Napa
  • Watermelon and halloumi season at every roadside stall

Worth knowing

  • August 1-15 is the Cypriot holiday fortnight: beaches, tavernas and roads at maximum.
  • Prices peak now; the same room costs a third less in late September.
  • The humidity nudges up in August; sea-facing rooms earn their keep.

Good to know

How crowded is Cyprus in August?

The most crowded month, doubly so around August 15. Famagusta-area resorts fill completely; the west and the mountains stay saner.

What is the sea temperature in Cyprus in August?

The yearly peak: 27-28°C, bath-warm well into the night.

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