AI-generatedFamagusta at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,280 h
- Rain a year
- 248 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Famagusta
Famagusta 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 3,280 hours of sunshine a year, Famagusta is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:4918:11
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:33–07:23 · evening 17:36–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:24–06:33 · evening 18:26–18:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Famagusta in October?
In October, Famagusta 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. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Famagusta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:49 – 18:11
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Famagusta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- 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 Famagusta
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.5 – 26.5 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Famagusta ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 28.3 °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 27.6 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.5° | 16.6° | 18.4° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.8° | 16.0° | 17.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 17.2° | 16.5° | 17.9° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.4° | 17.7° | 19.2° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.1° | 20.4° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.6° | 23.7° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.3° | 26.5° | 27.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.3° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.6° | 24.5° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.5° | 21.3° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.6° | 18.7° | 20.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Famagusta
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 8.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Famagusta, 75 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Famagusta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Famagusta: 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, Famagusta has about 4 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Famagusta
How breezy and how cloudy Famagusta is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Famagusta typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 22 % of the sky over Famagusta: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Famagusta
How often the day gets hot in Famagusta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Famagusta has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Famagusta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (12°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 119 days a year, mostly from June to October.
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 | 25 | 16° | 12° | 17.5° | 5.7 h | 8 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 16° | 12° | 16.8° | 6.6 h | 6 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 18° | 13° | 17.2° | 7.7 h | 5 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 21° | 15° | 18.4° | 9.0 h | 4 | 17 |
| MayMay | 88 | 25° | 19° | 21.1° | 10.6 h | 2 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 29° | 22° | 24.6° | 12.4 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 31° | 25° | 27.3° | 12.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 32° | 26° | 28.3° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 30° | 24° | 27.6° | 10.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 26° | 21° | 25.6° | 8.6 h | 4 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 22° | 17° | 22.5° | 7.0 h | 4 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 18° | 14° | 19.6° | 5.5 h | 8 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
35.12° N, 33.94° E · 12 m · Asia/Famagusta
Best time to visit Famagusta
The best time to visit Famagusta 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 January with 54 mm of precipitation.
Famagusta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Famagusta in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Famagusta in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Famagusta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Famagusta in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
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Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Famagusta
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October and June bring similar holiday weather to Famagusta (score 99 and 100). In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 99 | 100 |
| Day high | 26° | 29° |
| Night low | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 25.6° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 12.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 11better | 20 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Famagusta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Famagusta is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Famagusta.
Famagusta in January30February16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Famagusta is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Famagusta.
Famagusta in February35March18° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Famagusta 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. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Famagusta.
Famagusta in March57April21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Famagusta 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 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Famagusta.
Famagusta in April88May25° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, Famagusta is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Famagusta.
Famagusta in May100June29° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Famagusta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 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 Famagusta.
Famagusta in June98July31° · Sea 27° · 13 h
In July, Famagusta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °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 27 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 Famagusta.
Famagusta in July96August32° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In August, Famagusta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °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 Famagusta.
Famagusta in August100September30° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Famagusta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 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 Famagusta.
Famagusta in September99October26° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In October, Famagusta 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. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Famagusta.
Famagusta in October68November22° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Famagusta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Famagusta.
Famagusta in November32December18° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Famagusta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Famagusta.
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Famagusta vs. Ayia Napa
In October the holiday weather in Famagusta and Ayia Napa is about equally good (score 99 vs. 99). During the day it is about as warm in Ayia Napa as in Famagusta. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Famagusta | Ayia Napa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 99 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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- 6Paphos25°25°98
- 7Nicosia27°96
Planning a trip to Famagusta
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Famagusta in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Famagusta has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 99
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 25 min
- Distance
- 3,280 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Famagusta
When is the best time to visit Famagusta?
The best time to visit Famagusta 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 Famagusta?
The sea temperature in Famagusta ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 28.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Famagusta in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Famagusta?
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 Famagusta?
The wettest month is January with 54 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Famagusta get?
Famagusta gets around 3,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Famagusta in?
Famagusta uses the time zone Asia/Famagusta: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Famagusta?
A nonstop flight from London to Famagusta takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,280 km.
Which school holidays are best for Famagusta?
Famagusta has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 29.
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