Cyprus · SpringMonth summary
Cyprus weather in May
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cyprus in May?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Visiting Cyprus in May is a safe bet: great weather, only 7% chance of rain.
By trip type
Cyprus in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Cyprus. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Cyprus.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 16°C | 32% | 3.2 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 17°C | 23% | 1.6 | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 19°C | 18% | 1.1 | 10.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 23°C | 14% | 0.6 | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 18°C | 26°C | 7% | 0.2 | 12.8h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 32°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 19°C | 27°C | 8% | 0.7 | 10.4h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 23°C | 18% | 1.1 | 9.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 18°C | 33% | 3.2 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Cyprus averages 26°C, 7% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cyprus in May
Is May a good time to visit Cyprus?
May is an excellent time to visit Cyprus (score 9.3/10). With 26°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cyprus in May?
With 26°C and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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