Nicosia weather
At 3:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Nicosia sits 154 m (505 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Nicosia weather
Is it raining in Nicosia right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Nicosia this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–26° and lows of 11–15°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Nicosia lately?
In the past 7 days, Nicosia had 1 rainy day and 3.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nicosia?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Nicosia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nicosia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nicosia is Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (57°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Nicosia?
December is the wettest month, with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Nicosia?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Nicosia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 85 mm (3.3 in).
How warm is the sea in Nicosia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (85°F) and coolest in March at about 18°C (64°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Nov.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months