Cyprus
Cyprus in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cyprus in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Cyprus in May?
- Nicosia is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (83°F) in May; Pano Panagia is the coolest at 22°C (71°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Cyprus in May?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Protaras (21°C (70°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
28°
Nicosia
Coolest
22°
Pano Panagia
Driest
10 mm
Limassol
Warmest sea
21°
Protaras
Nicosia is the warm end of Cyprus in May (28°C (83°F)); Pano Panagia the cool end (22°C (71°F)). On average it is 4 °C (7 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Nicosia, Paphos, and Larnaca.
Best places in Cyprus in May
99 
Nicosia
Nicosia · Cyprus
28° / 14° 16 mm May
100
Paphos
Pafos · Cyprus
26° / 15° 14 mm May
100
Larnaca
Larnaka · Cyprus
28° / 15° 14 mm May
100
Limassol
Limassol · Cyprus
26° / 15° 10 mm May
100
Famagusta
Ammochostos · Cyprus
27° / 15° 15 mm May
99
Kyrenia
Keryneia · Cyprus
27° / 15° 12 mm May
100
Protaras
Ammochostos · Cyprus
27° / 15° 15 mm May
100
Paralímni
Ammochostos · Cyprus
27° / 14° 15 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paphos | 26° | 15° | 14 mm | 21° | 100 |
| Larnaca | 28° | 15° | 14 mm | 20° | 100 |
| Limassol | 26° | 15° | 10 mm | 20° | 100 |
| Famagusta | 27° | 15° | 15 mm | — | 100 |
| Ayia Napa | 26° | 15° | 15 mm | — | 100 |
| Protaras | 27° | 15° | 15 mm | 21° | 100 |
| Pano Lefkara | 25° | 13° | 17 mm | — | 100 |
| Paralímni | 27° | 14° | 15 mm | — | 100 |
| Nicosia | 28° | 14° | 16 mm | — | 99 |
| Kyrenia | 27° | 15° | 12 mm | 21° | 99 |
| Peyia | 24° | 14° | 14 mm | 21° | 99 |
| Pissoúri | 25° | 14° | 13 mm | 20° | 99 |
| Pomos | 26° | 15° | 15 mm | — | 98 |
| Agrós | 22° | 10° | 33 mm | — | 96 |
| Pano Panagia | 22° | 10° | 24 mm | — | 96 |
| Kakopetriá | 25° | 12° | 38 mm | — | 95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cyprus in May?
Average daytime highs range from 22° in Pano Panagia to 28° in Nicosia.
Can you swim in Cyprus in May?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Protaras at about 21°.