The climate of North Cyprus is typically Mediterranean, making it a longtime destination for British and other tourists. The long summer season (June to September) is hot and dry, perfect for swimming, boating, fishing, snorkeling, water sports, dining outside and enjoying the afternoon siestas. Summer temperatures average 30C (90F). On an island like Northern Cyprus where the lifestyle is easy, people flock from Europe and the U.K. to enjoy this climate. |
Spring and autumn in North Cyprus are warm and pleasant. The average annual temperature is 20°C (68F). Many tourists and Golf enthusiasts enjoy the mild temperatures by enjoying hiking and viewing the wild orchids and herbs brought on by the lushness of the land from the short winter months, and traveling to the many cultural sites, such as North Cyprus Kyrenia Castle, the ruins in Guzelyurt, and Kantara Castle in comfortable temperatures. |
Winters (November to March) in North Cyprus are moderately rainy, with a mild temperatures. The unique topography of the Northern coast allows for plenty of sunshine in the Northern Cyprus Kyrenia region. Although it is a winter for Cypriot folks, be prepared for much more pleasant weather than one would expect from winter, with light clothes and jackets for sunny days. The coldest months of January and February being 10C (50F). Enjoy all year round activities by visiting the coast for pleasant winter activities such as site seeing, hiking and shopping, and visiting the Troodos mountains for skiing at the resorts in the south of which can be enjoyed typically from December through April. |
Northern Cyprus is ideal in terms of climate, and the little rainfall is enough to provide for lush mountain ranges for the year. The average rainfall is 402 mm, which is below the average in the Mediterranean area. Although snowfall is not typical of Cyprus, the snow that covers the Troodos Mountains in the southern part allows for winter and spring skiing. The coastal plains get a low rainfall, on average from 340 to 500 mm, falling predominately in the winter. North Cyprus Nicosia town is characterized by low average rainfall (324 mm) as it is situated in the outback of the Northern Cyprus Island. In the hilly areas the average rainfall varies between 500 and 750 mm, falling particularly in winter, rarely in the summer. Due to the altitude, the highest number of rainfall is found in the Northern Cyprus Kyrenia Mountain range, where it ranges between 750 and 1110 mm. It is the Kyrenia Mountains that create a climatic barrier and make Kyrenia and the North Coast a sunny haven. |
