Ayia Napa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,600 h
- Rain a year
- 210 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,600 hours of sunshine a year, Ayia Napa is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Ayia Napa in October?
In October, Ayia Napa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:49 – 18:11
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Famagusta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Ayia Napa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.5 – 26.6 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ayia Napa ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.3 and 28.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.6° | 16.6° | 18.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.9° | 16.1° | 17.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 17.2° | 16.5° | 18.0° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.4° | 17.7° | 19.2° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.0° | 20.3° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.3° | 23.4° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.0° | 26.1° | 27.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.4° | 26.7° | 28.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.6° | 24.5° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.6° | 21.5° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.8° | 18.9° | 20.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Ayia Napa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Ayia Napa, 79 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ayia Napa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ayia Napa has about 4 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 16° | 12° | 17.6° | 7.4 h | 7 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 16° | 12° | 16.9° | 8.0 h | 5 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 18° | 13° | 17.2° | 9.3 h | 4 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 21° | 15° | 18.4° | 9.9 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 88 | 25° | 19° | 21.0° | 11.3 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 29° | 22° | 24.3° | 12.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 31° | 25° | 27.0° | 12.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 32° | 26° | 28.0° | 12.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 30° | 24° | 27.4° | 10.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 26° | 21° | 25.6° | 9.0 h | 4 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 22° | 18° | 22.6° | 8.0 h | 5 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 18° | 14° | 19.8° | 6.7 h | 7 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
34.98° N, 34.00° E · 4 m · Asia/Famagusta
Best time to visit Ayia Napa
The best time to visit Ayia Napa is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ayia Napa for you.
Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Ayia Napa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January16° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In January, Ayia Napa is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in January35February16° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In February, Ayia Napa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in February41March18° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In March, Ayia Napa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in March57April21° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In April, Ayia Napa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in April88May25° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, Ayia Napa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in May100June29° · Sea 24° · 13 h
In June, Ayia Napa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in June98July31° · Sea 27° · 13 h
In July, Ayia Napa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in July96August32° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In August, Ayia Napa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in August100September30° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In September, Ayia Napa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in September100October26° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In October, Ayia Napa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in October72November22° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In November, Ayia Napa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in November38December18° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In December, Ayia Napa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa in DecemberPlanning a trip to Ayia Napa
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3,290 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ayia Napa
When is the best time to visit Ayia Napa?
The best time to visit Ayia Napa is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ayia Napa?
The sea temperature in Ayia Napa ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Ayia Napa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Ayia Napa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Ayia Napa?
The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ayia Napa get?
Ayia Napa gets around 3,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Ayia Napa in?
Ayia Napa uses the time zone Asia/Famagusta: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ayia Napa?
A nonstop flight from London to Ayia Napa takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,290 km.
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