Climate

An island with eternal spring. What is typical for the Northern Cyprus climate

Sunny island is the perfect place to live in. The climate is Mediterranean with mild off-season temperatures. The island has 340 sunny days a year. The seasons change gently, and the air humidity is low, which allows you not to feel the heat. North Cyprus is one of the best places to buy property.

Features

Summer in North Cyprus is long: the high season starts in April and ends in November. The average summer temperature is + 25/+ 35 degrees, and winter – + 16/+ 19. The most favourable period for vacation is April-May and September-October.

The main climate-forming factor is the sea, which softens the heat in summer and raises the temperature by several degrees in winter. The summer hottest period is not exhausting. At the same time, the temperature is lower in winter and higher in summer in the central part of the island as compared to the areas closer to the coast.

Spring and Summer

Spring comes to Cyprus at the end of February when almonds are in bloom. In March, the daytime temperature reaches +19, while pleasant warm days come in April-May.

Summer on the island begins in May and ends in November. During this time, yachts appear in the coastal waters. In summer temperature in the central part of the island is higher: 40 degrees as compared to 32 – on the coast.

Autumn and short winter

In September and October, the island offers comfortable temperature: tourists and locals are still swimming in warm seawater. Only in the evenings, you need to put on a jacket. Travel and excursions are popular during this period.

Flowers bloom on the island in winter. The winter period is warm and humid: excessive vegetation in warm conditions provokes growth and flowering. The rainy season is from the end of November to February, but the annual precipitation does not exceed 400 mm. This season is characterized by strong winds. There are ski resorts on the island (Greek part): there is snow in the mountains in winter.

In general, the climate and weather in Cyprus is comparable to the south of France or New Zealand: dry, hot summers and humid warm winters.

North Cyprus is sunny and warm all year round, and before you buy property in North Cyprus for your annual holiday or permanent living, consider the excellent climatic characteristics of the island. Fresh sea air, sun and comfortable temperature can quickly restore physical and mental strength.