Best time to visit Ayia Napa
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Ayia Napa
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2 Hours Private Photoshoot in Cyprus - 2
APHRODITE II -LAZY DAY CRUISE-BLUE LAGOON,TURTLE COVE, with LUNCH - 3
Cpt Marko - Blue Lagoon & Turtle Cruise with Optional Lunch - 4
Discover Scuba diving at Green bay statues - 5
From Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras: Nicosia and Troodos Mountains - 6
Authentic Moroccan Hammam and Spa Treatments in Ayia Napa
Last refreshed 2026-06-16.
Similar climatesProtaras99% · Larnaca97% · Limassol97%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Ayia Napa (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Ayia Napa's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11–17 | 14 | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 61% | 22 | 191 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Feb | 10–17 | 14 | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 59% | 20 | 191 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 11–18 | 16 | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 55% | 21 | 238 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Apr | 14–23 | 21 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 52% | 19 | 259 | 6 | Quiet | 10 |
| May | 18–26 | 26 | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 52% | 20 | 294 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 22–29 | 30 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 52% | 20 | 307 | 9 | Moderate | 8 |
| Jul | 25–33 | 35 | 0 | 2 | — | 49% | 19 | 321 | 10 | Moderate | 5 |
| Aug | 25–33 | 35 | 0 | 3 | — | 53% | 19 | 296 | 9 | Peak | 5 |
| Sep | 23–31 | 33 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 51% | 18 | 260 | 7 | Moderate | 6 |
| Oct | 20–28 | 28 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 50% | 17 | 247 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Nov | 16–23 | 22 | 9 | 87 | 9.7 | 59% | 18 | 196 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Dec | 13–19 | 18 | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 64% | 17 | 184 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
UV Index in Ayia Napa by Month
UV index in Ayia Napa peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
April
10/1014–23°C (feels 21°C) · 4 rain days (30h) · 259 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
May
10/1018–26°C · 3 rain days (27h) · 294 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
10/1020–28°C · 3 rain days (29h) · 247 sun hours · 50% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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Show the other 9 months in detail
January
8/1011–17°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (117h) · 191 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/1010–17°C (feels 14°C) · 6 rain days (67h) · 191 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
9/1011–18°C (feels 16°C) · 6 rain days (64h) · 238 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1022–29°C · 1 rain days (11h) · 307 sun hours · 52% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high)
July
5/1025–33°C (feels 35°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 321 sun hours · 49% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high)
August
5/1025–33°C (feels 35°C) · 0 rain days (3h) · 296 sun hours · 53% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
6/1023–31°C (feels 33°C) · 1 rain days (17h) · 260 sun hours · 51% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
9/1016–23°C · 9 rain days (87h) · 196 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
December
8/1013–19°C (feels 18°C) · 9 rain days (101h) · 184 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Ayia Napa
When is the best time to visit Ayia Napa?
April is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–23°C (4 rainy days). The top three months by score are April, May, October.
What is the worst time to visit Ayia Napa?
August is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–33°C (0 rainy days).
Is Ayia Napa too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Ayia Napa?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Ayia Napa have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 10/10, crowd index 25) and May (climate 10/10, crowd index 32) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Ayia Napa by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 6, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Ayia Napa in July?
July is the peak UV month in Ayia Napa, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Ayia Napa on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Ayia Napa bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: January, March, April, May, June, August, October, November, December. The worst month is August with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.