Best time to visit · November
Cyprus in November
The quiet warm secret. A 21-22°C sea (warmer than the Atlantic ever gets), 22°C afternoons, empty sites and the island's best hiking weather alongside March.
Day
22°C
Night
12°C
Sea
22°C
Rain days
5
Sunshine
7h/day
Crowds
Quiet
Long-term coastal averages; the mountains run roughly 8-12°C cooler.
What November is good for
- Sea swimming for anyone raised on colder oceans: 21-22°C
- Prime hiking month: cool air, clear light, green returning
- Ancient sites and museums essentially private
- Olive harvest and the first village firesides
Worth knowing
- Restaurants in pure resort strips start closing; base in real towns (Larnaca, Paphos old town, Limassol).
- Days are short: plan outdoor things for 10:00-16:30.
- November rain arrives in short heavy bursts, then the sun returns.
Good to know
Can you swim in Cyprus in November?
The sea is around 21-22°C, comparable to the North Sea in a heatwave. Plenty of visitors swim daily; locals have moved on.
Is Cyprus worth visiting in November?
For walking, history, food and quiet at low prices, very much. For guaranteed sunbathing, it is a gamble that often pays off.