Northern Cyprus Weather

Both Northern Cyprus and Southern Cyprus enjoy one of the longest beach holiday seasons in the Mediterranean. All the popular North Cyprus holiday resorts enjoy plenty of warm sunshine from March through to November. The traditional summer holiday months are hot and dry. North Cyprus weather in July and August sees the hottest temperatures of the year and incredibly long hours of uninterrupted sunshine. Summer temperatures in Northern Cyprus are similar to the south. You can expect average highs in the mid 30’s. Resorts like Kyrenia are often blessed with a welcome breeze. Balmy evenings are an idyllic time to enjoy pavement cafes in Bellapais and waterfront restaurants in Famagusta. The Northern Cyprus weather forecast remains much the same in June and September, with temperatures a few degrees cooler. Northern Cyprus sea temperatures remain deliciously warm well into autumn.

 

There are many reasons why Cyprus holiday veterans recommend spring as the best time to go to Northern Cyprus. Spring sunshine arrives in March, when temperatures have already reached the mid 20’s. North Cyprus weather in April and May is simply idyllic, with guaranteed sunshine and temperatures similar to a good summer day in the UK. Spring is a wonderful time for North Cyprus walking holidays. The mountains are vibrantly green, fruit orchards are in blossom and the hills are covered with wild flowers. Both the Five Finger Mountains and the Karpas peninsula are an absolute delight at this time of year. North Cyprus weather in springtime also makes for more comfortable excursions and sightseeing than the hot months of peak summer. North Cyprus Easter holidays enjoy more reliable sunshine than Spain or Portugal.

 

North Cyprus weather in October and November still sees long hours of sunshine and temperatures in the 20’s. Evenings can start to feel chilly but daytime temperatures will seem delightfully warm for visitors arriving from the UK. Winter holiday visitors will find changeable weather, with temperatures similar to the UK spring. Most North Cyprus rainfall occurs in December and January. You should still see some sunshine. Northern Cyprus sunshine hours are truly phenomenal, with over 300 sunny days a year. Even January sees an average 4 hours a day of warm sunshine.