AI-generatedKyrenia at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,300 h
- Rain a year
- 287 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Kyrenia
Kyrenia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year, Kyrenia is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:5218:13
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:36–07:26 · evening 17:39–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:36 · evening 18:29–18:39
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 Kyrenia in October?
In October, Kyrenia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:52 – 18:13
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Famagusta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %93 %
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 Kyrenia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.5 – 26.3 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kyrenia ranges from 16.7 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 28.2 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.4° | 16.8° | 18.3° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.7° | 16.1° | 17.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 17.1° | 16.4° | 17.9° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.2° | 17.7° | 18.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.0° | 20.3° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.5° | 23.8° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.4° | 24.5° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.3° | 21.1° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.3° | 18.6° | 20.1° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Kyrenia
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 8.7 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Kyrenia, 76 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kyrenia
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 Kyrenia: 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, Kyrenia has about 5 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kyrenia
How breezy and how cloudy Kyrenia 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 Kyrenia typically peaks at 12 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 24 % of the sky over Kyrenia: mostly sunny, with about 8.7 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 Kyrenia
How often the day gets hot in Kyrenia (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, Kyrenia has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Kyrenia
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 58 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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° | 9° | 17.4° | 5.8 h | 8 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 16° | 9° | 16.7° | 6.7 h | 6 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 19° | 11° | 17.1° | 7.8 h | 6 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 23° | 14° | 18.2° | 9.1 h | 5 | 25 |
| MayMay | 89 | 28° | 18° | 21.0° | 10.6 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 33° | 22° | 24.5° | 12.3 h | 2 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 36° | 25° | 27.6° | 12.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 36° | 26° | 28.7° | 11.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 32° | 23° | 27.7° | 10.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 27° | 19° | 25.4° | 8.7 h | 5 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 22° | 15° | 22.3° | 7.2 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 17° | 11° | 19.3° | 5.7 h | 8 | 49 |
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
35.34° N, 33.32° E · 20 m · Asia/Famagusta
Best time to visit Kyrenia
The best time to visit Kyrenia is from May to June and from September 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 April. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is January with 54 mm of precipitation.
Kyrenia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kyrenia in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 19–28 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Kyrenia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 33–36 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Kyrenia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Kyrenia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kyrenia for you.
Your best months: September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kyrenia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Kyrenia (score 98 and 94). In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 98better | 94 |
| Day high | 27° | 32° |
| Night low | 19° | 23° |
| Sea | 25.4° | 27.7° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3better | 14 |
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 – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Kyrenia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January16° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In January, Kyrenia is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °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 Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in January29February16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Kyrenia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °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 38 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in February34March19° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Kyrenia is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in March68April23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Kyrenia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in April89May28° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, Kyrenia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °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 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in May92June33° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Kyrenia is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in June75July36° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In July, Kyrenia is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °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 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in July77August36° · Sea 29° · 12 h
In August, Kyrenia is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °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 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in August94September32° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Kyrenia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °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 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in September98October27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In October, Kyrenia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in October69November22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In November, Kyrenia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
Kyrenia in November31December17° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In December, Kyrenia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °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 49 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyrenia.
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Kyrenia vs. Nicosia
In October the holiday weather in Kyrenia and Nicosia is about equally good (score 98 vs. 97). During the day it is about as warm in Nicosia as in Kyrenia.
| in October | Kyrenia | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 98 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 25° | – |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Planning a trip to Kyrenia
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Kyrenia 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.
Kyrenia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 98
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.8 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
- 3,220 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 Kyrenia
When is the best time to visit Kyrenia?
The best time to visit Kyrenia is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kyrenia?
The sea temperature in Kyrenia ranges from 16.7 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Kyrenia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kyrenia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Kyrenia?
The wettest month is January with 54 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kyrenia get?
Kyrenia gets around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kyrenia in?
Kyrenia uses the time zone Asia/Famagusta: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kyrenia?
A nonstop flight from London to Kyrenia takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kyrenia?
Kyrenia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 98, Christmas holidays 28.
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