Cyprus
Cyprus in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cyprus in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Cyprus in August?
- Nicosia is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 37°C (98°F) in August; Pano Panagia is the coolest at 29°C (85°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Cyprus in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Kyrenia (28°C (83°F)), and 7 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
37°
Nicosia
Coolest
29°
Pano Panagia
Driest
0 mm
Ayia Napa
Warmest sea
28°
Kyrenia
Across Cyprus, August highs run from 29°C (85°F) (Pano Panagia) to 37°C (98°F) (Nicosia). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Paphos, Limassol, and Famagusta.
Best places in Cyprus in August
92 
Paphos
Pafos · Cyprus
32° / 21° 1 mm Aug
88
Limassol
Limassol · Cyprus
33° / 22° 1 mm Aug
84
Famagusta
Ammochostos · Cyprus
33° / 22° 0 mm Aug
88
Protaras
Ammochostos · Cyprus
33° / 22° 0 mm Aug
76
Larnaca
Larnaka · Cyprus
35° / 22° 1 mm Aug
84
Paralímni
Ammochostos · Cyprus
33° / 21° 0 mm Aug
75
Kyrenia
Keryneia · Cyprus
35° / 23° 1 mm Aug
83
Xylofagou
Larnaka · Cyprus
34° / 22° 0 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyia | 31° | 20° | 1 mm | 28° | 100 |
| Pano Panagia | 29° | 17° | 4 mm | — | 100 |
| Pissoúri | 32° | 20° | 1 mm | 27° | 94 |
| Paphos | 32° | 21° | 1 mm | 28° | 92 |
| Ayia Napa | 32° | 22° | 0 mm | — | 91 |
| Pomos | 33° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 89 |
| Limassol | 33° | 22° | 1 mm | 27° | 88 |
| Protaras | 33° | 22° | 0 mm | 28° | 88 |
| Pano Lefkara | 33° | 21° | 1 mm | — | 88 |
| Famagusta | 33° | 22° | 0 mm | — | 84 |
| Paralímni | 33° | 21° | 0 mm | — | 84 |
| Agrós | 30° | 17° | 6 mm | — | 81 |
| Larnaca | 35° | 22° | 1 mm | 27° | 76 |
| Kyrenia | 35° | 23° | 1 mm | 28° | 75 |
| Kakopetriá | 32° | 19° | 10 mm | — | 68 |
| Nicosia | 37° | 23° | 2 mm | — | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cyprus in August?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in Pano Panagia to 37° in Nicosia.
Can you swim in Cyprus in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Kyrenia at about 28°.