Larnaca Weather

Larnaca weather
With year-round sunshine and very mild winters, Larnaca is an excellent choice for those looking for guaranteed weather. The resort enjoys an average annual temperature of 18C and boasts an amazing 340 days of sunshine every year, with a long summer season that runs from May to September.

Weather in Larnaca - Long hot summers, abundance of sunshine
Enjoying a typically Mediterranean climate, the weather in Larnaca is characterised by very long hot dry summers, and extremely mild winters. Average temperatures from March to May range between 15C - 20C, and the spring season is generally short with pleasant cloudless skies and plenty of sunshine - the ideal time for sightseeing and enjoying the wonderful flowers and greenery that appear throughout the island. The Meltemi winds, which come from the west, blow from April to October and tend to pick up strength throughout the day, peaking in the afternoon and evening. The coastal resort of Larnaca benefits from these constant winds during the summer, which bring refreshing and very welcome breezes. Temperatures start to rise in June to 25C, with the height of the summer seeing average highs of 28C in July and August, sometimes reaching the mid-30C's - making the beach the best place to be. The water temperature in summer reaches highs of 28C in August, and swimming can be enjoyed from the spring right through to autumn, when the sea temperature ranges from 20C - 25C.

Larnaca weather - Mild wet winters with sunny days
Autumn, like the springtime, tends to be short, with the average temperature during this time remaining at 20C. Winter sees an average seasonal temperature of 13C, with lows of 11C- 12C during the coldest month of January. Larnaca receives an average of 369mm of rainfall each year, with most of it seen in the winter, and the wettest months being December and January with 200-250mm of precipitation each. The temperatures remain mild and pleasant with 6 hours of sunshine each month, with the winds blowing from the southeast during the winter.