Nicosia Weather

Nicosia weather – When to go to Nicosia
All Cyprus travel guides will recommend spring and autumn as the best time to go to Nicosia. Spring and autumn sees temperatures in the low-to-mid 20’s. Beautifully warm evenings are the time to enjoy pavement cafes and traditional tavernas. Early spring sees a profusion of flowers in Nicosia markets and the surrounding countryside is a gorgeous patchwork of fruit blossom and wild flowers. Spring is the time to see the Troodos Mountains at their colourful best. Nicosia weather in October and November sees long hours of sunshine and perfect sightseeing temperatures similar to a pleasant summer day in the UK. Nicosia remains vibrant, famous sights are quiet and there are amazingly cheap holidays in Nicosia hotels of every category.
 
Weather in Nicosia – Long hot Cyprus summers
Summer weather in Nicosia is remarkably similar to the weather in the beach resorts on the Cyprus coast. Nicosia summer weather is hot and dry. Our Nicosia weather chart shows Nicosia sunshine hours peaking in July and August, with 10 hours a day of Mediterranean sunshine. This kind of intense sunshine is ideal for beach holidays on the coast but may prove exhausting for British visitors hoping to enjoy some city break holiday sightseeing. Visitors in the summer will probably wish to combine time in the city with trips to the beach. Many Nicosia residents take their Cyprus holidays in July and August. Resorts in the Troodos Mountains offer refreshing mountain air and cooler temperatures. Nicosia temperatures in summer can reach the mid thirties. Fortunately the older parts of Nicosia has plenty of high-walled winding streets and shady squares so even in peak summer you can find ways of avoiding direct sunlight Museums and galleries offer a great escape from the midday sun. Hot sultry nights make for romantic holiday dining on pavement terraces and rooftop restaurants.
 
Nicosia weather – Warm Cyprus winter sunshine
Cheap Nicosia holiday are also available in winter. Nicosia still enjoys 5 or 6 hours of sunshine a day in December and January. Night temperatures may drop as low as 5º but daytime temperatures are often a pleasant 15º. Nicosia winter temperatures are ideal for ancient sites and relaxed shopping and sightseeing. It may rain in Nicosia in winter but Nicosia rainfall often arrives in short bursts with bright sunshine soon returning.