AI-generatedLarnaca at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,350 h
- Rain a year
- 210 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Larnaca
Larnaca has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,350 hours of sunshine a year, Larnaca is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
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°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Larnaca in October?
In October, Larnaca is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Larnaca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:50 – 18:12
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on average
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Nicosia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- 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 Larnaca
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.1 – 26.4 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Larnaca ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 27.6 °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 26.8 and 28.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.6° | 16.6° | 18.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.9° | 16.0° | 17.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 17.1° | 16.4° | 18.0° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.2° | 17.6° | 19.1° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.6° | 20.0° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.8° | 22.9° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.6° | 25.5° | 27.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.0° | 26.3° | 28.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.3° | 24.1° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.6° | 21.3° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.8° | 18.9° | 20.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Larnaca
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 8.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Larnaca, 77 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 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 Larnaca
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 55 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 Larnaca: 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, Larnaca 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 | 28 | 16° | 10° | 17.6° | 5.9 h | 7 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 16° | 10° | 16.9° | 6.7 h | 5 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 19° | 12° | 17.1° | 7.8 h | 4 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 23° | 14° | 18.2° | 9.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 88 | 27° | 18° | 20.6° | 10.9 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 31° | 22° | 23.8° | 12.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 34° | 25° | 26.6° | 12.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 34° | 25° | 27.6° | 11.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 31° | 23° | 27.0° | 10.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 27° | 20° | 25.3° | 8.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 22° | 16° | 22.6° | 7.2 h | 5 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 18° | 12° | 19.8° | 5.7 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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
34.92° N, 33.63° E · 24 m · Asia/Nicosia
Best time to visit Larnaca
The best time to visit Larnaca is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation.
Larnaca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Larnaca in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 19–27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Larnaca in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Larnaca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Larnaca in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Larnaca 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
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Larnaca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Larnaca is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Larnaca.
Larnaca in January31February16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Larnaca is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 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 Larnaca.
Larnaca in February36March19° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Larnaca is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Larnaca.
Larnaca in March65April23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Larnaca 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 is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Larnaca.
Larnaca in April88May27° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, Larnaca is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °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 Larnaca.
Larnaca in May99June31° · Sea 24° · 13 h
In June, Larnaca is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Larnaca.
Larnaca in June86July34° · Sea 27° · 13 h
In July, Larnaca is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °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 31 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 Larnaca.
Larnaca in July86August34° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In August, Larnaca is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Larnaca.
Larnaca in August99September31° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In September, Larnaca is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °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 23 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 Larnaca.
Larnaca in September99October27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In October, Larnaca is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Larnaca.
Larnaca in October71November22° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Larnaca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Larnaca.
Larnaca in November34December18° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Larnaca is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Larnaca.
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Larnaca vs. Ayia Napa
In October the holiday weather in Larnaca and Ayia Napa is about equally good (score 99 vs. 99). During the day Ayia Napa is 1 °C cooler than Larnaca. The sea in Ayia Napa is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Larnaca | Ayia Napa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 99 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 25 min
- Distance
- 3,270 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 Larnaca
When is the best time to visit Larnaca?
The best time to visit Larnaca 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 Larnaca?
The sea temperature in Larnaca ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 27.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Larnaca in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Larnaca?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Larnaca?
The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Larnaca get?
Larnaca gets around 3,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.7 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Larnaca in?
Larnaca uses the time zone Asia/Nicosia: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Larnaca?
A nonstop flight from London to Larnaca takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,270 km.
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