The climate of Northern Cyprus
The current climate in Northern Cyprus features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Northern Cyprus.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Northern Cyprus in recent years was 44°C in September 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in February 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Northern Cyprus receives 400 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Northern Cyprus?
The best time to visit Northern Cyprus for sunny weather is March through June and September through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Northern Cyprus. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Northern Cyprus
The climate table of Northern Cyprus shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 69 | 53 | 46 | 21 | 34 | 14 | 1,4 | 1,7 | 16 | 30 | 29 | 84 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Northern Cyprus. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Northern Cyprus
Yearly Temperature in Northern Cyprus
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Northern Cyprus. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Northern Cyprus
Total Yearly Precipitation in Northern Cyprus
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Northern Cyprus. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Northern Cyprus
Weather experiences in Northern Cyprus
The weather in Northern Cyprus is rated an average of 2,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to Northern Cyprus? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Hugo
The weather was quite changeable, with lots of rain and clouds. Temperatures were also low. We had hoped for warmer weather.
JulianDo not expect summer heat, but it is quite mild around 18-20 degrees. It can get considerably colder at night. There were a few showers, so the weather is somewhat changeable during this period.
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Average weather in Northern Cyprus by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northern Cyprus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.