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.