Sun, sea & sand

Kyrenia weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

89

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – June, September – October

What is the weather like in Kyrenia in May?

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.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score688992
Day23°28°33°
Night14°18°22°
Sea18°21°25°
Sun9 h11 h12 h
Rain days542

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 0 min05:43 – 19:43
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
23 %on averageAll months
Hot days
9 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3Asia/Famagusta

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %57 %
  • 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 May

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Kyrenia in May: quick answers

Is Kyrenia hot in May?

Yes. In May, Kyrenia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 18 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Kyrenia in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Kyrenia in May?

Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total.

Kyrenia month by month

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