Climate in North Cyprus

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Turkish Cyprus belongs to the region dominated by the typical Mediterranean climate. Summers, lasting from mid May till mid October, are dry and hot. During the summer, the subtropical high pressure zone controls the weather, preventing rainfall by restraining rainstorms from forming. Short and mild winters last from December to February bringing rains, which are about 60% of the average annual total precipitation. The mean annual temperature for the island as a whole is about 20°C. The average Mediterranean Sea water temperature in Cyprus is 21°C. Mean annual precipitation is 500 mm. Variations in temperature and rainfall depend on altitude and distance from the Mediterranean Sea. The island enjoys over 300 days of sunshine: almost 6 hours per day in winter and up to 12 hours per day in summer. Sunshine is abundant particularly from April to September.

Temperature

Summer temperatures are high in the lowlands, even near the Mediterranean sea, and reach the highest readings in the Mesaoria. The mean daily temperature in July and August is about 29°C on the central plain, able to culminate at the average maximum of 38°C in these months. A mean January temperature is 10°C on the central plain and 5°C on the higher parts of the Kyrenia Mountains.

Rainfall

The higher mountain areas are moister than the rest of the island. The Kyrenia range produces 550 millimetres of rainfall along its ridge at an elevation of 1,000 metres. Plains along the northern coast and in the Karpass Peninsula area average at 400-450 millimetres of annual rainfall. The least rainfall occurs in the Mesaoria, with 300-400 millimetres a year.

Humidity

Relative humidity of the air is between 60% and 80% in winter and between 40% and 60% in summer with even lower values during midday. Fog is infrequent and visibility is usually good.

Winds

Winds are generally light to moderate and variable in direction. Strong winds may occur sometimes, but gales are rare and are mainly confined to exposed coastal areas as well as areas at high elevation.

Here are some hints concerning clothes to wear in Cyprus:

December - January: It is the winter time for Cypriots however, at daytime the sunshine is not absent. During this period you should be prepared for all the kinds of weather that a European spring may bring. The evenings and nights are cold. Recommended are winter clothes but definitely not heavy coats.
February - March: Occasional rain, sometimes chilly evenings. Plenty of warm and sunny days. March is a spring period in Cyprus. Light winter clothes with medium-weight wear.
April - May: Pleasantly warm days, though temperatures may fall a bit at night. Medium-weight and summer apparel with woollies for the evenings.
June - July - August: Hot summer time with the cloudless sky and temperatures up to 40° C. Recommended is very light summer clothing. Make sure you wear sunglasses and a hat. Have plenty of sun cream with you as well as a bottle of water.
September - October: Hot or warm days with cooler October evenings. Light-weight clothing for the day and medium-weight, like light jacket for the evenings in October.
November: Pleasantly warm and sunny days. Recommended is medium-weight clothing supplied with light woollies.

Month: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. Temperature

12

13

15

20

26

30

32

32

29

24

17

13

Avg. Max Temperature

14

15

18

23

29

33

36

36

32

27

21

16

Avg. Min Temperature

5

5

6

10

15

19

22

21

19

15

10

7

Avg. Rain Days

5

3

3

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

3

3

Avg. Snow Days

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0