Larnaca in May: weather, rain (10%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Larnaca weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

64°F – 81°F

🌧 Rainy days

10% of days

☀️ Sunshine

13.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Larnaca in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (27°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 81°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 13.0h/d

Our take: May is absolutely ideal for Larnaca—you're looking at warm, sunny days averaging 27°C with cool mornings around 18°C, so pack layers for maximum comfort. Rain is virtually nonexistent, and with 13 hours of daily sunshine, you'll have plenty of daylight to explore beaches, archaeological sites, and the seafront promenade. The sea hits a pleasant 22°C, perfect for swimmers who want warmth without the intense summer heat.

By trip type

Larnaca 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 Larnaca. Temperatures rise (27°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Larnaca.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	48°F	61°F	23%	0.1in	9.4h	7.1/10
⛅ February	48°F	63°F	19%	0.0in	10.0h	7.2/10
🌤️ March	52°F	66°F	15%	0.0in	11.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ April	57°F	73°F	15%	0.0in	12.0h	8.5/10
☀️ May	64°F	81°F	10%	0.0in	13.0h	9.4/10
☀️ June	72°F	86°F	6%	0.0in	13.9h	9.2/10
☀️ July	75°F	93°F	1%	0.0in	13.9h	7.9/10
☀️ August	75°F	91°F	1%	0.0in	12.7h	8.2/10
☀️ September	72°F	88°F	4%	0.0in	11.7h	8.6/10
☀️ October	68°F	82°F	9%	0.0in	11.0h	9.2/10
🌤️ November	59°F	73°F	17%	0.0in	9.3h	8.0/10
🌤️ December	54°F	64°F	30%	0.1in	9.0h	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, Larnaca averages 81°F, 10% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.4/10. See methodology →

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