Limassol Weather

You don’t need to study our Limassol weather chart for long to see why this lively Cyprus holiday resort attracts British visitors all year round. Limassol beach holidays begin in April and still attract UK holidaymakers in November! Limassol weather in summer sees clear blue skies and non-stop Mediterranean sunshine. Spring and autumn is the time to combine holiday beaches with walking holidays and sightseeing. The weather forecast for Limassol at any time of year is a joy to behold. Even Limassol winter weather offers an average 5 hours a day of warm sunshine. Pleasantly mild winter temperatures are ideal for excursions to medieval monasteries, ancient sites, traditional villages and the beautiful resorts that have made Cyprus beach holidays a firm favourite with British sunseekers.

 

When to go to Limassol is largely a question of heat and what you wish to get from your Cyprus holiday. Most UK visitors consider Limassol weather in August and July close to beach holiday perfection. You can expect guaranteed sunshine and temperatures around 31º. Limassol weather in June and September is nearly as sunny but just a little cooler. If you hope to combine beaches with walking and touring you may prefer May and October. You can still enjoy Limassol beach holidays as late as November! Limassol sea temperatures make for relaxed swimming and watersports throughout the long summer holiday season. Rain in Limassol in summer is so unusual as to be a news event!

Most Limassol holiday visitors are here for hot summer sunshine but if the beach is not your main priority you should consider spring and autumn. Many Cyprus weather guides recommend spring as the best time to go to Limassol. You will still enjoy 6 or 7 hours a day of warm sunshine but temperatures are better suited for sightseeing and excursions. Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Troodos Mountains. Fruit trees are in blossom and wild flowers cover the mountainsides. Limassol weather in April and October sees temperatures in the 20’s. Limassol Easter holidays offer more reliable sunshine than Easter holidays in Spain. Quiet months, like October and May, also see incredibly cheap holidays in Limassol luxury hotels. Mild winter weather means you can still relax pavement cafes and waterfront tavernas. Winter holiday visitors can also enjoy ski holiday action on Mount Olympus!