Cyprus · SpringMonth summary
Cyprus weather in May
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 79°F
🌧 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°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Cyprus in May ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal 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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Cyprus. Temperatures rise (26°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 50°F | 61°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 48°F | 63°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 52°F | 66°F | 18% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 73°F | 14% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 64°F | 79°F | 7% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 72°F | 84°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 91°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 75°F | 90°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 72°F | 86°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 66°F | 81°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 59°F | 73°F | 18% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 52°F | 64°F | 33% | 0.1in | 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 79°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 79°F, 12.8h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cyprus in May?
With 79°F and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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