Cyprus in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Cyprus in May is especially suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 26 °C (warm), and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 1 rainy days it is very dry.
Cyprus · MayPhoto: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 26 °C
- Night
- 19 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sun
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 62 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent90/100
City breakExcellent92/100
ActiveExcellent83/100
FamilyExcellent92/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 26 °C
- Little rain (about 1 rainy days)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
16J
16F
19M
22A
26M
31J
33J
33A
31S
27O
22N
17D
8J
6F
4M
2A
1M
0J
0J
0A
1S
4O
6N
8D
Similar destinations in May
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cyprus in May?
Daytime highs average around 26 °C, with nights around 19 °C.
Can you swim in Cyprus in May?
The sea is about 21 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Cyprus in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 1 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Cyprus?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.