Best Time To Visit Cyprus

Hidden Cyprus

In Cyprus

See a side of Cyprus that many visitors don’t tend to see – the stunning and character-filled villages that are tucked away in the Troodos Mountains. Begin your day in Kakopetria, where winding cobbled streets are lined with gorgeous stone-built houses. Next up is the settlement of Omodos, a rural town that’s home to a 17th-Century monastery and an array of craft shops and local tavernas, one of which will be your lunch spot.

• Departs Monday to Saturday
• Operates year-round from Protaras and Limassol
• Private experience

Walk to Cavo Greco

In Cyprus

It’s all about Cyprus’s natural beauty on this on-foot tour in south-east Cyprus. You’ll lace up your walking shoes and follow the coast to Cape Greco, a breathtaking rocky promontory where cerulean seas shape dramatic cliffs and caves. You’ll also walk through the nearby National Forest Park where miniature pine trees and juniper bushes are scattered across the sun-soaked landscapes. Sustenance will be in the way of a picnic packed with mouth-watering Cypriot food.

• Departs Monday-Saturday
• Operates year-round from Protaras
• Private experience

Highlights of Cyprus in a Day

In Cyprus

Pack in the best of the island’s sights, tease the tastebuds and explore rural Cyprus on an all-day adventure. You’ll begin with breakfast at a traditional kafenion (coffee shop) before visiting the UNESCO-listed village of Fikardou with its criss-crossing narrow streets and mountainous backdrops. As well as sitting down for a meze lunch at a local family restaurant, visit the terracotta topped Macharias Monastery.

• Departs Monday to Saturday
• Operates year-round from from Protaras and Limassol
• Private experience

Larnaca Cooking Class

In Cyprus

Learning a recipe and new cooking techniques is the ideal way to ensure that holiday feeling continues once the wheels have touched down in the UK. You’ll get the chance to learn from the experts in the village of Vavatsinia as they show how a selection of local dishes. And the best thing about cooking classes is that you have the chance to taste your creations – this time at lunch. The day concludes with a visit to Lefkara, a village known for its traditional crafts.

• Departs Monday to Saturday
• Operates year-round from Protaras and Limassol
• Private experience

Traditional Cyprus

In Cyprus

Away from the coastal resorts and larger towns and cities, life in Cyprus has retained much of its traditional charm. We’ll spend the day learning about local delicacies, firstly visiting a goat farm where halloumi is produced. Next up we’ll visit a farm to learn to make olive bread and a winery to taste the island’s sweet dessert wines. The tour ends up in the Troodos Mountains where a visit to local family taverna is included.

• Departs Monday to Saturday
• Operates year-round from Protaras and Limassol
• Private experience

Experience a Day in the Life of a Beekeeper

In Cyprus

Bees are essential to the ecosystem and economy of Cyprus as the island has a long history of honey production and it is a major export. Today, discover the work that goes into caring for these busy little insects from working with the hives to extracting and bottling the sweet nectar produced. Of course, you’ll get to try different varieties of honey as well as learning how it is used in cosmetics and other parts of life.

• Departs Monday to Saturday
• Operates year-round from Protaras and Limassol
• Private experience

Discover Cypriot Traditions by Jeep

In Cyprus

You can really get to know a destination by travelling through its countryside, driving from farms to villages and really getting off the beaten track. This full day exploration is flexible in nature but there’ll be the option to visit a halloumi cheese workshop, stop at a winery where you’ll join a short tour and a tasting and visit the village of Fyti which is famed for its lace weaving. Coffee lovers will love the stop at a local kafenion while nature enthusiasts can head out on a short walk to see a rare species of wild sheep. Alternatively, you could head to a nearby bay for a swim.

• Departs Monday to Saturday
• Operates year-round from Paphos, Pissouri, Polis and Limassol
• Private experience

Forests & Villages by Jeep

In Cyprus

There’s a share of nature and culture on this full day exploration up in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. Head into the stunning Diarizos Valley, stopping for a delicious Cypriot coffee in Agios Nikolas before you drive through the Paphos Forest and onto the UNESCO-protected Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Church. The rest of the day will be spent wandering through impossibly pretty mountain villages, sitting down to a typical Mediterranean lunch at riverside restaurant and wandering to a small pretty waterfall hidden in the forest.

• Departs Monday to Saturday
• Operates year-round from Paphos, Pissouri, Polis and Limassol
• Private experience

Scenic Yacht Cruise

In Cyprus

Enjoy a lively sun-kissed day out on the glistening Med on the Ocean Flyer motor yacht. You’ll be welcomed on board with a glass of sparkling wine and set off for the first of two inviting swimming spots. Here, you can take a dip (swimming noodles are included if you are a nervous swimmer), hop on one of the canoes or simply soak up the rays on the open-air decks. A varied buffet lunch will be served at one of the swim spots and followed up by desserts and fresh fruit. Throughout the voyage, there’ll be an open bar serving local drinks and there’ll be some light-hearted entertainment.

• Daily departures from Paphos
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Discover Troodos

In Cyprus

The stunning Troodos Mountains hide a cluster of traditional Cypriot villages where cobbled streets are lined with charming stone houses that are adorned with flowers. During your time in the mountains, you’ll visit a museum where you’ll learn about the region’s wine producing industry, and the bijou Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis (St. Nicholas of the Roof) which was believed to have been built in the 11th Century. The next stops are the wonderfully preserved medieval settlement of Kakopetria and tour ends with a wine tasting session in the village of Omodos.

• Departs on Tuesday from Paphos
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Historical Cyprus

In Cyprus

Peel back the layers of the island’s rich and varied history on this heritage-packed day out. The tour starts at Aphrodite’s Rock, also known as Petra tou Romiou, the mythological birthplace of the Goddess of Beauty and Love, before moving on to the Kourion Archaeological Site, where the remains of an ancient kingdom are beautifully framed by the Mediterranean and the rugged coastline. The Crusades are the next historical focus as you visit Kolossi Castle. This military stronghold was originally built in the 13th Century and reconstructed in its existing form 200 years later. It’s then time to head up into the Trodos Mountains and the traditional village of Omodos where you’ll take part in a wine tasting a nearby winery.

• Departs on Monday from Paphos
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Cultural Cyprus

In Cyprus

Cyprus is an island that is rich with traditions that have endured across centuries. You’ll start in the heart of Paphos Old Town where characterful streets are lined with vibrant buildings and browse the stalls of the old market. Here, you can buy locally produced crafts and try traditional delicacies and wine (at your own cost). Just to the north of Paphos is hillside Tala which is home to the 16th-Century Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos the Recluse with its beautiful frescoes. Continue on to Letymbou where you’ll visit the local home where Sophia will show you how halloumi cheese is made, and you’ll sit down to a typical Cypriot brunch and coffee. End the tour tasting another of the island’s famed produce: wine.

• Departs on Tuesday from Paphos
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Peaks of Faith

In Cyprus

For centuries, faith has been incredibly important to the people of Cyprus and there are reminders of this wherever you go. On this full-day trip, we’ll take you to a handful of historic monasteries, some of which are just shy of 900 years old. First up is Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery, a 12th-Century place of worship that’s dedicated to ‘Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate’. The most lavish and largest of the island’s monasteries is Kykkos which is reached along pine- and cedar-lined lanes. Spend a bit of time here seeking out fascinating artefacts and soaking up the unique atmosphere. The final stop of the day is the village of Omodos where you’ll find the Holy Cross Monastery, one of the oldest in Cyprus.

• Departs on Monday from Paphos
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Best time to visit Cyprus

Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, beautiful spring and autumn seasons (May to June and September to October), and relatively mild but more rainy winters. The main season tends to start in April or May and last until mid-October. You can definitely travel to Cyprus in the quieter winter months, particularly if you like to spend your time exploring ancient sites rather than lazing by the pool, you’ll just need to pack layers as temperatures can drop lower that you might expect.

Cyprus Weather

Best time to go

Apr - Sep

January

15°c

79 mm

February

16°c

61 mm

March

18°c

39 mm

April

21°c

22 mm

May

25°c

12 mm

June

29°c

2 mm

July

31°c

0 mm

August

31°c

0 mm

September

30°c

5 mm

October

27°c

November

22°c

December

17°c

Cyprus Weather by Month

Cyprus in January
Cyprus has relatively mild winters compared to the majority of countries in Europe, however, January is one of the coldest and wettest months; the Troodos Mountains may even be covered in snow. If you’re not seeking super warm winter temperatures, this is a good time to explore Cyprus’s ancient sites as you’ll pretty much have them to yourselves but you should definitely pack a coat for your trip. An alternative European destination for some January warmth is the Canary Islands.

Cyprus in February
February in Cyprus is another chilly month but it will probably be milder than most countries in northern Europe; there also might be warmer days or longer periods throughout the month. The sea temperature is an average of 17 degrees Celsius so it will be a little chilly to swim in. This is a great time to visit Cyprus if you’re planning on exploring the country – the almond trees will be blossoming and the citrus harvest will be at its peak with fresh oranges often sold from road-side stalls.

Cyprus in March
The spring begins in earnest in March with temperatures in Cyprus starting to climb, days becoming longer and rain amounts decreasing. It’s a good time to seek out an offer at our featured hotels as March is generally a quiet time all around the Mediterranean. This is another month for island explorations rather than sunbathing or soaking in the pool. The Easter school holidays, if they fall in March, usually mark the start of the summer season.

Cyprus in April
It starts to get much warmer and brighter in April, and it’s also when the early sun-seeking crowds start to arrive. Our featured family-friendly properties get booked up well in advance of the Easter school holidays. Any businesses that close for the winter will start to open their doors again in April and the island will have more of a buzz about it. There’s an average of nine hours of sunshine a day but sea temperatures will not yet have risen to comfortable levels for swimming.

Cyprus in May
The Cyprus climate goes up a gear in May, with the warmth of summer arriving as well as the crowds that come with it. The real heat and humidity of summer is yet to arrive so you can still head out on island adventures without getting too warm, but it should be warm enough to relax on the beach or by the pool. Average daytime temperatures are in the low to mid-20s and there’s usually very little rain in May and throughout the summer.

Cyprus in June
The official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by rising temperatures in Cyprus. The Mediterranean climate is warm and dry with light winds and largely sunny skies. Nights are much warmer in June with average maximum temperatures of 30 degrees and a minimum of around 20 degrees; you should pack cool and light clothing for both the daytime and evening. Although the summer weather has arrived, the high summer crowds have not – June is usually quieter than July and August. The sea temperature rises to over 20 degrees so it’s a great time to go swimming.

Cyprus in July
If you’re seeking hot and sunny weather, July in Cyprus is a great choice. It’s one of the warmest months of the year with temperatures rising to the mid-30s and sometimes even higher. This is the perfect weather to do very little other than lie by the pool or the sea with a good book. If you do choose to explore Cyprus’s historic sites, you should set off early before the heat of the day sets in or wait until the early evening. Then you can head back to your resort for a cooling dip in the Med; sea temperatures hover between 20 and 24 degrees during July. This is one of the busiest times of the year, especially when the European school holidays start in the latter half of July.

Cyprus in August
Cyprus’s Augusts are hot and humid and there are plenty of hours of sunshine. With highs in the mid to high 30s or even the low 40s, this is another month for not moving too far from the cooling water of the pool or the sea. To escape the daytime heat, you could hire a car and head up into the Troodos Mountains where the heat will be less slightly less stifling. Night time temperatures down on the coast are in the low to mid-twenties and in both July and August there’s usually very little rain.

Cyprus in September
If you’re not confined to travelling in the school holidays, September is a great time to visit Cyprus. It’s not quite as hot and humid as it is in July and August but high temperatures still reach the low 30s or high 20s; also, the crowds have started to thin out a bit. The water remains warm so you can swim in the sea and take part in any watersports offered at your resort. As it will still be very warm, it’s worth arranging any explorations for early in the day or in the early evening.

Cyprus in October
It’s still warm and usually sunny during the first half of October in Cyprus but during the latter half of the month the likelihood of rain or even the odd storm increases. The evenings are a bit cooler than the summer and early autumn so it’s worth packing a long-sleeve top and trousers. The sea temperatures are still warm enough for swimming and the summer crowds are all but gone. It’s also a great month to explore the island’s historic sites without getting too hot and sweaty.

Cyprus in November
Cyprus’s climate takes a turn for winter in November. The chances of rainfall increase this month and temperatures are quite a bit lower than September and early October. The daytime highs will be in the low to mid-20s so it will be comparatively warm for those of us in northern Europe. However, it might be too cool to swim in the pool or sea and once the sun goes down (at about 6pm) it can get quite chilly. Some of our featured hotels close at the end of October and some shops, bars and restaurants in tourist resorts may close for the season.

Cyprus in December
December is the wettest month in Cyprus with an average of 80mm of rain. The weather in Cyprus will be changeable – there might be a period of sunny and mild days or a cluster of cool overcast and rainy days. What you can expect in December is hardly any crowds; this is one of the quietest months of the year on the island. For warm beach destinations, you should head south to the Canary Islands; alternatively, travel further afield to the atolls of the Maldives or the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius or the Seychelles.

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