AI-generatedLimassol at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,370 h
- Rain a year
- 195 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 27 m
Climate in Limassol
Limassol 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 3,370 hours of sunshine a year, Limassol is very sunny; June 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
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°
06:5218:15
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 Limassol in October?
In October, Limassol is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Limassol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:52 – 18:15
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 19 %on average
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Nicosia
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 Limassol
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.9 – 26.0 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Limassol ranges from 17.0 °C in February to 27.3 °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 28.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.8° | 16.8° | 18.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.0° | 16.3° | 17.6° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.2° | 16.4° | 17.9° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.1° | 17.6° | 18.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.4° | 19.7° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.5° | 22.5° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.3° | 25.5° | 27.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.3° | 26.8° | 28.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.6° | 25.8° | 27.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.1° | 23.9° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.6° | 21.4° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 19.0° | 21.0° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Limassol
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 Limassol, 79 % 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 Limassol
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 Limassol: 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, Limassol has about 3 rainy days with 10 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 | 27 | 16° | 10° | 17.8° | 5.9 h | 8 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 16° | 10° | 17.0° | 6.8 h | 6 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 19° | 11° | 17.2° | 8.0 h | 4 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 22° | 14° | 18.1° | 9.3 h | 3 | 11 |
| MayMay | 87 | 27° | 18° | 20.4° | 11.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 31° | 21° | 23.5° | 12.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 34° | 24° | 26.3° | 12.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 33° | 25° | 27.3° | 11.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 31° | 23° | 26.6° | 10.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 27° | 19° | 25.1° | 9.0 h | 3 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 22° | 16° | 22.6° | 7.4 h | 4 | 19 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | 18° | 12° | 19.9° | 5.9 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)
34.68° N, 33.04° E · 27 m · Asia/Nicosia
Best time to visit Limassol
The best time to visit Limassol 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 January with 49 mm of precipitation.
Limassol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Limassol in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 19–27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Limassol in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Limassol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Limassol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Limassol 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
Limassol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Limassol is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °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, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in January30February16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Limassol is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in February37March19° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Limassol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in March63April22° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Limassol is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °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 11 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in April87May27° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In May, Limassol is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 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. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in May98June31° · Sea 24° · 13 h
In June, Limassol is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in June88July34° · Sea 26° · 13 h
In July, Limassol is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °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 30 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 Limassol.
Limassol in July90August33° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In August, Limassol is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 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 Limassol.
Limassol in August100September31° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In September, Limassol is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °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 18 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 Limassol.
Limassol in September100October27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In October, Limassol is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in October73November22° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Limassol 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 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Limassol.
Limassol in November35December18° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Limassol is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °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 Limassol.
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Limassol vs. Paphos
In October the holiday weather in Limassol and Paphos is about equally good (score 100 vs. 98). During the day Paphos is 2 °C cooler than Limassol. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Limassol | Paphos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 100 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Oct |
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Getting there
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- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 25 min
- Distance
- 3,250 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 Limassol
When is the best time to visit Limassol?
The best time to visit Limassol 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 Limassol?
The sea temperature in Limassol ranges from 17.0 °C in February to 27.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Limassol in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Limassol?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Limassol?
The wettest month is January with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Limassol get?
Limassol gets around 3,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.5 hours a day; in January there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Limassol in?
Limassol uses the time zone Asia/Nicosia: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Limassol?
A nonstop flight from London to Limassol takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,250 km.
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